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The Idolmaker

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.

1h 57m1980PGTMDb 5.6

DramaRomanceMusic

English

Crew and Cast

Taylor HackfordTaylor HackfordDirectorRay SharkeyRay SharkeyVincent 'Vinnie' VacarriPeter GallagherPeter GallagherCaesareJoe PantolianoJoe PantolianoGino Pilato
Paul LandTommy Dee
JoJo D'AmoreHarmonMaureen McCormickMaureen McCormickEllen FieldsOlympia DukakisOlympia DukakisMrs. Vacarri
Jimmy CarterJimmy RyanTovah FeldshuhTovah FeldshuhBrenda RobertsJohn ApreaJohn ApreaMario VacarriRichard BrightRichard BrightUncle Tony
Myrna SmithSweet Inspirations
Jeanette LinneSpectator

Storyline

Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.

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Info

Status
Released
Released
14 November 1980
Runtime
1h 57m
Rating
PG
TMDB score
5.6 / 10 (23 votes)

Production

Director
Taylor Hackford
Writers
Edward di Lorenzo
Studios
Kirkwood, Koch Company
Countries
United States of America

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English