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The Idolmaker

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

1980 · 1h 57m · 5.6 on TMDB

PG

Drama Romance Music

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

Cast

Ray Sharkey
Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
Peter Gallagher
Caesare
Joe Pantoliano
Gino Pilato
Paul Land
Tommy Dee

JoJo D'Amore

Harmon

Maureen McCormick

Maureen McCormick

Ellen Fields

Olympia Dukakis

Olympia Dukakis

Mrs. Vacarri

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Ryan

Tovah Feldshuh

Tovah Feldshuh

Brenda Roberts

John Aprea

John Aprea

Mario Vacarri

Richard Bright

Richard Bright

Uncle Tony

Myrna Smith

Sweet Inspirations

Production

Kirkwood Koch Company

Directed by

Taylor Hackford

Where to watch

Prime Video
MGM+ Amazon Channel
MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
MGM Plus

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Released: November 14, 1980

Awards

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · 1980nomineeGolden Globes

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