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The Idolmaker is a 1980 American musical drama directed by Taylor Hackford in his feature directorial debut, written by Edward di Lorenzo, and starring Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Paul Land, Tovah Feldshuh and Joe Pantoliano.
Nov 14, 1980 · The Idolmaker: Directed by Taylor Hackford. With Ray Sharkey, Tovah Feldshuh, Peter Gallagher, Paul Land. Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
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- Biography, Drama, Music
- Taylor Hackford
- 1980-11-14
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A movie about a rock 'n' roll manager who creates and manipulates teen idols in the late-1950s. Ray Sharkey stars as Vince Vacarri, a hungry and lonely ego who wants to be a star himself.
Music producer and songwriter Vincent Vacarri (Ray Sharkey) believes that it takes good looks, not talent, to become a teen idol in 1950s America. So when he discovers handsome-faced Tomaso (Paul...
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- Taylor Hackford
- PG
- Ray Sharkey
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Summaries. Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian. 1959. Twenty-seven year old Vinnie Vacarri works as a waiter at his older brother Mario's upscale Italian restaurant in Brooklyn, but much to Mario's chagrin, Vinnie lets work at the restaurant slide whenever ...
Aug 25, 2004 · The Idolmaker (1980) - Turner Classic Movies. 1h 47m 1980. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A Philadelphia rock promoter turns a couple of kids into pop idols. Cast & Crew. Read More. Taylor Hackford. Director. Ray Sharkey. Tovah Feldshuh. Cherie Felice. Sam Shamshak. Kim Cordes. Film Details.
