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The Idolmaker

The Idolmaker

The Idolmaker

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The Idolmaker

The Idolmaker

1980

1h 57m

Status

Released

Release

1980

Runtime

1h 57m

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Available options inUS

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Storyline

He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!

Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.

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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 57m
: Nov 14, 1980
Languages: English
Director: Taylor Hackford
Production: Kirkwood
Kirkwood
Koch Company
Koch Company
Production Countries: United States of America

Top Cast

13 Cast Members

Ray Sharkey

Ray Sharkey

Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri

Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

Caesare

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Gino Pilato

Paul Land

Tommy Dee

JoJo D'Amore

Harmon

Maureen McCormick

Maureen McCormick

Ellen Fields

Olympia Dukakis

Olympia Dukakis

Mrs. Vacarri

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Ryan

Tovah Feldshuh

Tovah Feldshuh

Brenda Roberts

John Aprea

John Aprea

Mario Vacarri

Richard Bright

Richard Bright

Uncle Tony

Myrna Smith

Sweet Inspirations

Jeanette Linne

Spectator (uncredited)

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