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 · Based on the life of Bob Marcucci, who discovered Frankie Avalon and Fabian, the film follows his rise and fall in the music industry. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out more about the film's trivia and awards.
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- 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.
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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Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the 1980 musical comedy film The Idolmaker, directed by Taylor Hackford. See the full credits, including actors, writers, producers, composers, and more.
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.
Aug 25, 2004 · A drama about a Philadelphia rock promoter who makes two kids into pop stars. The film stars Ray Sharkey, Tovah Feldshuh, and Cherie Felice, and is directed by Taylor Hackford.
