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The Idolmaker (1980)Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian. Director:Taylor HackfordWriter:Edward Di Lorenzo |
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Ray Sharkey | ... |
Vincent Vacarri
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Brenda Roberts
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Caesare
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Paul Land | ... |
Tommy Dee
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Gino Pilato
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Ellen Fields
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Mario Vacarri
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Richard Bright | ... |
Uncle Tony
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Mrs. Vacarri
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Steve Peck | ... |
Mr. Frank Vacarri
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Leonard Gaines | ... |
Luchetti
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Deney Terrio | ... |
Jerry Martin
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Charles Guardino | ... |
Jesse
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Ed Sharp
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Kenneth O'Brien | ... |
Walt Bennett
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Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
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rags to riches | price of fame | talent agent | music business | pygmalion |Taglines:
He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
14 November 1980 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A sztárcsináló See more »Company Credits
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Music and Lyrics by Jeff Barry
Sung by Peter Gallagher
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Actor Peter Gallagher has said the time he spent as Danny Zuko in the original stage production of "Grease" turned out to be good preparation for all the singing and dancing he had to do in this movie. See more »Goofs
When the "payola money" is exchanged, "Green Seal" Federal Reserve Notes are again seen. See more »Quotes
Vincent Vacarri: True sex comes from between your ears, not from between your legs.See more »
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"It's Never Been Tonight Before"Music and Lyrics by Jeff Barry
Sung by Peter Gallagher
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I first saw this movie on HBO in 1981. At that time HBO only showed box office flops. The supposedly really good ones would not get on HBO for 3 or 4 years.
I just saw it again tonight, after 23 years, and I still enjoyed it. The music is great, the acting is great, and the plot is great.
What is there not to like about it? I tried watching Chicago in 2002, the academy award winner, and it was a piece of crap. It was a combination Alfred Hitchcock/Showboat/Singing in the Rain movie, that was a total flop in my opinion. I much more enjoyed this movie.
There are a few slow points in the movie, but they don't last for long. There is such energy and vivacity in this movie that it holds your attention as it builds up continually to the next "Idol."
The songs stick in your mind (at least in mine), but they are always "in the wings" of the Ray Sharkey character. For example, the first idol he made, Sharkey is shown off stage mimicking the singer's moves.
Anyway, it is a fun movie to watch, and one of a kind for its time, so I highly recommend it!