Ray Sharkey
Vinnie Vacarri
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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.
- (1.5K)
- Biography, Drama, Music
- Taylor Hackford
- 1980-11-14
A movie about a Philadelphia Svengali who creates and manages teen idols in the late-1950s. Ray Sharkey stars as Vince Vacarri, a hungry and lonely ego who wants to be a star himself.
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- Taylor Hackford
- 117 min
- 2
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
Jul 13, 2020 · 94 subscribers. Subscribed. 28. 1.6K views 3 years ago. (1980) The IdolMaker Music producer and songwriter Vincent Vacarri (Ray Sharkey) believes that it takes good looks, not talent, to become...
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A movie based on the life of rock promoter Bob Marcucci, who discovered Frankie Avalon and Fabian. It follows his journey of transforming two young singers, Tommy Dee and Caesare, into stars, and the challenges and sacrifices he faces along the way.
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