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The Idolmaker

PG19801h 57mTaylor Hackford
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 61

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"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.

DramaRomanceMusic
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What is The Idolmaker (1980) about?

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

Who stars in The Idolmaker?

The Idolmaker stars Ray Sharkey (Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri), Peter Gallagher (Caesare), Joe Pantoliano (Gino Pilato), Paul Land (Tommy Dee), JoJo D'Amore (Harmon). The film was directed by Taylor Hackford.

How long is The Idolmaker?

The Idolmaker has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated PG.

Is The Idolmaker worth watching?

The Idolmaker holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Drama, Romance, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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