The Idolmaker (1980)

Name: The Idolmaker
Genre: Drama, Romance, Music
Released: 1980-11-14
Duration: 117 min
Cast: Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Joe Pantoliano, Paul Land, JoJo D'Amore

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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Released 1980-11-14 · 117 min · Drama, Romance, Music

Directed by Taylor Hackford

Cast

Ray Sharkey as Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
Peter Gallagher as Caesare
Joe Pantoliano as Gino Pilato
Paul Land as Tommy Dee
JoJo D'Amore as Harmon
Maureen McCormick as Ellen Fields
Olympia Dukakis as Mrs. Vacarri
Jimmy Carter as Jimmy Ryan
Tovah Feldshuh as Brenda Roberts
John Aprea as Mario Vacarri
Richard Bright as Uncle Tony
Myrna Smith as Sweet Inspirations
Jeanette Linne as Spectator (uncredited)