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The Idolmaker

19805.5 / 10117 min
Drama, Romance, Music

Overview

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.

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)

Crew

Taylor Hackford

Taylor Hackford

Director

Edward di Lorenzo

Edward di Lorenzo

Screenplay

Adam Holender

Adam Holender

Director of Photography

Steve Potter

Steve Potter

Editor

Arthur Schmidt

Arthur Schmidt

Editor

Dan Perri

Dan Perri

Title Designer