The Idolmaker

The Idolmaker

1980 · Movie

117 min English

23 votes

DramaRomanceMusic

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

Where to watch in Canada

Available to stream with Tubi TV.

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Cast, directors & writers

Ray Sharkey

Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri

Peter Gallagher

Caesare

Joe Pantoliano

Gino Pilato

Paul Land

Tommy Dee

JoJo D'Amore

Harmon

Maureen McCormick

Ellen Fields

Olympia Dukakis

Mrs. Vacarri

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Ryan

Tovah Feldshuh

Brenda Roberts

John Aprea

Mario Vacarri

Richard Bright

Uncle Tony

Myrna Smith

Sweet Inspirations

Jeanette Linne

Spectator (uncredited)

Edward di Lorenzo

Writer

Taylor Hackford

Director

Keywords

musical rock music

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