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14 November 1980 (USA) moreTagline:
He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!Plot:
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian. | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
1950s
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Rock Music
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Teen Idol
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Won Golden Globe. Another 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Brilliant and original musical score moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Ray Sharkey | ... | Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri |
 | Tovah Feldshuh | ... | Brenda Roberts |
 | Peter Gallagher | ... | Caesare |
| Paul Land | ... | Tommy Dee |
 | Joe Pantoliano | ... | Gino Pilato |
 | Maureen McCormick | ... | Ellen Fields |
 | John Aprea | ... | Pani Vacarri |
 | Richard Bright | ... | Uncle Tony |
 | Olympia Dukakis | ... | Mrs. Vacarri |
| Steve Peck | ... | Mr. Frank Vacarri (as Steven Apostlee Peck) |
| Leonard Gaines | ... | Luchetti |
| Deney Terrio | ... | Jerry Martin |
| Charles Guardino | ... | Jesse |
| Michael Mislove | ... | Ed Sharp |
| Kenneth O'Brien | ... | Walt Bennett |
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117 min | 119 min (TCM print)Country:
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Feature film debuts of both Joe Pantoliano and Peter Gallagher moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: In the opening sequence taking place in 1959, a one dollar "Green Seal" Federal Reserve bill is shown. The treasury dept introduced them starting in 1963. "Blue Seal" Silver Certificates were in use in 1959. moreFAQ
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This was such an engaging film, the more so because of it's basis in fact. I saw this first around 1981 or 82 on cable tv, which I recorded, but had stolen by a guest. I still have the audiocassette recording I made from the vinyl record and listen to it often. Recently, I obtained the DVD through Barnes and Noble (request services). All of the stage performances are riveting and they culminate in that spellbinding finale down in Tennessee. I too cannot fathom why it never hit the bigtime. If it were to be re-released in theaters today it could still be a minor hit.