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The Idolmaker
The Idolmaker

The Idolmaker

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

Genres

DramaRomanceMusic

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

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

117 mins

Rating

5.525/10

Release Date

14 November 1980

Country

United States of America

Cast

Ray Sharkey

Ray Sharkey

Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri

Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

Caesare

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Gino Pilato

Paul Land

Paul Land

Tommy Dee

JoJo D'Amore

JoJo D'Amore

Harmon

Maureen McCormick

Maureen McCormick

Ellen Fields

Olympia Dukakis

Olympia Dukakis

Mrs. Vacarri

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Ryan

Tovah Feldshuh

Tovah Feldshuh

Brenda Roberts

John Aprea

John Aprea

Mario Vacarri

Richard Bright

Richard Bright

Uncle Tony

Myrna Smith

Myrna Smith

Sweet Inspirations

Jeanette Linne

Jeanette Linne

Spectator (uncredited)

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