The Idolmaker
1980 · Movie · 1h 57m · PG
DramaRomanceMusic
"He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!"
Overview
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
Ratings
IMDb
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
90%
Metacritic
61/100
Key crew
- Taylor HackfordDirector
- Edward di LorenzoScreenplay
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
Stills
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Themes
musicalrock music