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The Idolmaker (1980)

PG 117 min  -  Biography | Drama | Music  -   14 November 1980 (USA)
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Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.

Director:

Taylor Hackford

Writer:

Edward Di Lorenzo

Stars:

Ray Sharkey, Tovah Feldshuh and Peter Gallagher
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ray Sharkey Ray Sharkey ...
Vincent Vacarri
Tovah Feldshuh ...
Brenda Roberts
Peter Gallagher ...
Caesare
Paul Land Paul Land ...
Tommy Dee
Joe Pantoliano ...
Gino Pilato
Maureen McCormick ...
Ellen Fields
John Aprea ...
Mario Vacarri
Richard Bright Richard Bright ...
Uncle Tony
Olympia Dukakis ...
Mrs. Vacarri
Steve Peck Steve Peck ...
Mr. Frank Vacarri (as Steven Apostlee Peck)
Leonard Gaines Leonard Gaines ...
Luchetti
Deney Terrio Deney Terrio ...
Jerry Martin
Charles Guardino Charles Guardino ...
Jesse
Michael Mislove ...
Ed Sharp
Kenneth O'Brien 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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Plot Keywords:

Rags To Riches | Price Of Fame | Talent Agent | Music Business | Pygmalion  | See more »

Taglines:

He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Music | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

A sztárcsináló See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kirkwood, Koch Company See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | (TCM print)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Feature film debuts of both Joe Pantoliano and Peter Gallagher See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: When the "payola money" is exchanged, "Green Seal" Federal Reserve Notes are again seen. See more »

Quotes

Vincent Vacarri: Hey, I'm not dumb! You don't even know me and you call me dumb. Wanna know what's dumb? The last eight covers in a row you did on Elvis in the army, with the badges? That's dumb. And that's boring.
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Connections

Featured in The 38th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1981) See more »

Soundtracks

"Shelley"
Music and Lyrics by Jeff Barry
Sung by Jimmy Carter See more »