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The Idolmaker poster

A TAYLOR HACKFORD FILM

The Idolmaker

19801h 57mPGMovie

DramaMusicRomance

IMDb6.9/ 10 · 1.7K votes

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.

Feel-good
Nostalgic
Music
Ambition
True story

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Mild
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for a group of friends, a comfort rewatch and late nights. Contains strong language.

DirectorTaylor Hackford

FormatFeature film

TMDB5.6 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Ray SharkeyVincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri

Peter GallagherCaesare

Joe PantolianoGino Pilato

Paul LandTommy Dee

JoJo D'AmoreHarmon

Maureen McCormickEllen Fields

Olympia DukakisMrs. Vacarri

Jimmy CarterJimmy Ryan

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