Watch The Idolmaker (1980) Official Trailer
He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!
6.9 / 10 IMDb November 14, 1980 1h 57m Metascore 61
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
Director
Runtime
1h 57m
Release Date
November 14, 1980
Genre
Drama, Romance, Music
Status
Released
Rated
PG
Box Office
$2,625,716
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations total
Cast
Ray Sharkey
as Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
Peter Gallagher
as Caesare
Joe Pantoliano
as Gino Pilato
No photo
Paul Land
as Tommy Dee
No photo
JoJo D'Amore
as Harmon
Maureen McCormick
as Ellen Fields
Olympia Dukakis
as Mrs. Vacarri
No photo
Jimmy Carter
as Jimmy Ryan
Tovah Feldshuh
as Brenda Roberts
John Aprea
as Mario Vacarri
Richard Bright
as Uncle Tony
No photo
Myrna Smith
as Sweet Inspirations
No photo
Jeanette Linne
as Spectator (uncredited)
Production Companies
Kirkwood
Koch Company
The Idolmaker Official Trailer 1980
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