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The Idolmaker

Taylor Hackford

1980 • 1h 57m

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

The Idolmaker

The Idolmaker 1980 TV trailer

Cast

Ray Sharkey

Ray SharkeyVincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri

Peter Gallagher

Peter GallagherCaesare

Joe Pantoliano

Joe PantolianoGino Pilato

Paul LandTommy Dee

JoJo D'AmoreHarmon

Maureen McCormick

Maureen McCormickEllen Fields

Olympia Dukakis

Olympia DukakisMrs. Vacarri

Jimmy CarterJimmy Ryan

Tovah Feldshuh

Tovah FeldshuhBrenda Roberts

John Aprea

John ApreaMario Vacarri

Richard Bright

Richard BrightUncle Tony

Myrna SmithSweet Inspirations

Jeanette LinneSpectator (uncredited)

Crew

Taylor Hackford

Taylor HackfordDirector

Arthur Schmidt

Arthur SchmidtEditor

Adam Holender

Adam HolenderDirector of Photography

Dan Perri

Dan PerriTitle Designer

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