The Idolmaker
He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!
Rating: 5.6 out of 10TMDB(23 votes)
Overview
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
Fun facts
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Music
Music by Jeff Barry
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Adam Holender
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Edward di LorenzoScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 14, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Streaming on
In the United States
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Cast
Ray SharkeyVincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
Peter GallagherCaesare
Joe PantolianoGino Pilato- Paul LandTommy Dee
- JoJo D'AmoreHarmon
Maureen McCormickEllen Fields
Olympia DukakisMrs. Vacarri- Jimmy CarterJimmy Ryan
Tovah FeldshuhBrenda Roberts
John ApreaMario Vacarri
Richard BrightUncle Tony- Myrna SmithSweet Inspirations
- Jeanette LinneSpectator (uncredited)
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