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The Idolmaker (1980)

He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!

Genre : Drama, Romance, Music

Runtime : 1H 57M

Director : Taylor Hackford
Writer : Edward di Lorenzo

Synopsis

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

Actors

Ray Sharkey
Ray Sharkey
Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
Peter Gallagher
Peter Gallagher
Caesare
Joe Pantoliano
Joe Pantoliano
Gino Pilato
Paul Land
Paul Land
Tommy Dee
JoJo D'Amore
JoJo D'Amore
Harmon
Maureen McCormick
Maureen McCormick
Ellen Fields
Olympia Dukakis
Olympia Dukakis
Mrs. Vacarri
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Ryan
Tovah Feldshuh
Tovah Feldshuh
Brenda Roberts
John Aprea
John Aprea
Mario Vacarri
Richard Bright
Richard Bright
Uncle Tony
Myrna Smith
Myrna Smith
Sweet Inspirations

Crews

Taylor Hackford
Taylor Hackford
Director
Edward di Lorenzo
Edward di Lorenzo
Screenplay
Adam Holender
Adam Holender
Director of Photography
Arthur Schmidt
Arthur Schmidt
Editor
Steve Potter
Steve Potter
Editor
Dan Perri
Dan Perri
Title Designer

Trailers and other movies

The Idolmaker 1980 TV trailer

Posters and backgrounds

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