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The Idolmaker

  • 1980
  • PG
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.4K
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Ray Sharkey in The Idolmaker (1980)
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
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Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.

  • Director
    • Taylor Hackford
  • Writers
    • Edward Di Lorenzo
    • Taylor Hackford
  • Stars
    • Ray Sharkey
    • Tovah Feldshuh
    • Peter Gallagher
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Taylor Hackford
    • Writers
      • Edward Di Lorenzo
      • Taylor Hackford
    • Stars
      • Ray Sharkey
      • Tovah Feldshuh
      • Peter Gallagher
    • 32User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Peter Gallagher in The Idolmaker (1980)
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    The Idolmaker (1980)
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    Paul Land in The Idolmaker (1980)
    Paul Land in The Idolmaker (1980)
    Paul Land and Ray Sharkey in The Idolmaker (1980)
    Paul Land in The Idolmaker (1980)
    Paul Land in The Idolmaker (1980)
    Peter Gallagher in The Idolmaker (1980)
    Tovah Feldshuh and Ray Sharkey in The Idolmaker (1980)
    Peter Gallagher in The Idolmaker (1980)

    Top cast

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    Ray Sharkey
    Ray Sharkey
    • Vincent Vacarri
    Tovah Feldshuh
    Tovah Feldshuh
    • Brenda Roberts
    Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher
    • Caesare
    Paul Land
    Paul Land
    • Tommy Dee
    Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano
    • Gino Pilato
    Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick
    • Ellen Fields
    John Aprea
    John Aprea
    • Mario Vacarri
    Richard Bright
    Richard Bright
    • Uncle Tony
    Olympia Dukakis
    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
    Michael Mislove
    • Ed Sharp
    Kenneth O'Brien
    • Walt Bennett
    Michael Perrotta
    • Carlo
    • (as Michael Perotta)
    Sylvia Shemmell
    • Sweet Inspirations
    • (as Sylvia Shemwell)
    Myrna Smith
    • Sweet Inspirations
    • Director
      • Taylor Hackford
    • Writers
      • Edward Di Lorenzo
      • Taylor Hackford(uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      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.
    • Goofs
      There are two scenes in the parking lot of the club/bar where Vincent went to see Tommy play saxophone. The first one is where Vincent tells Tommy he would like him to record his songs. The second one is when Caesore is puking after running offstage at his debut which took place two years after the first.The cars in the parking lot are the same cars parked in the exact same order in both scenes.
    • 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.

    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: The Idolmaker, The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, Every Man for Himself, Fade to Black (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      Sweet Little Lover
      Music and Lyrics by Jeff Barry
      Sung by Jesse Frederick

    User reviews32

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    Featured review
    10/10
    I love this movie!!!!
    This movie is one of my all time favorites. Ray Sharkey and Peter Gallagher were amazing. The songs were great, in fact I use to own the sound track. To this day I know the words to every song. It was clear from the first time I saw the movie that Peter would go on to have longevity. I wish I knew what happened to Paul Land. He made a really good Tommy Dee. I saw the movie the other day and I still find myself having as much fun as I did when I saw it on Cable in 1981. Oh yeah Joe Pantiliano (Bad Boys, Sopranos) made a lasting impression as well. Great acting, fun for all. It is a must see for anyone with a dream. ( smile)
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    • Dameandrea
    • Jan 4, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 14, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Alle meine Stars
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Kirkwood
      • Koch Company
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,625,716
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $318,403
      • Nov 16, 1980
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,625,716
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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