The Idolmaker (1980)
He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!
1980 · PG · 1h 57m · Drama, Romance, Music
Genres: Drama, Romance, Music
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
Director: Taylor Hackford
Writers: Edward di Lorenzo
Cinematography: Adam Holender
Editor: Arthur Schmidt, Steve Potter
Cast
Ray Sharkey as Vincent 'Vinnie' VacarriPeter Gallagher as CaesareJoe Pantoliano as Gino PilatoPaul Land as Tommy DeeJoJo D'Amore as HarmonMaureen McCormick as Ellen FieldsOlympia Dukakis as Mrs. VacarriJimmy Carter as Jimmy RyanTovah Feldshuh as Brenda RobertsJohn Aprea as Mario VacarriRichard Bright as Uncle TonyMyrna Smith as Sweet InspirationsMore like this
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