The Idolmaker (1980)

The Idolmaker (1980)

All the adventure a man can live, he lives. 1980-11-14 United States of America 117 Min. PG-13
5.5 20 votes
Drama, Romance, Music

Overview

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

Cast

Ray Sharkey is Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
Peter Gallagher is Caesare
Caesare
Joe Pantoliano is Gino Pilato
Gino Pilato
Paul Land is Tommy Dee
Tommy Dee
JoJo D'Amore is Harmon
Harmon
Maureen McCormick is Ellen Fields
Ellen Fields
Olympia Dukakis is Mrs. Vacarri
Mrs. Vacarri
Jimmy Carter is Jimmy Ryan
Jimmy Ryan
Tovah Feldshuh is Brenda Roberts
Brenda Roberts
John Aprea is Mario Vacarri
Mario Vacarri
Richard Bright is Uncle Tony
Uncle Tony
Myrna Smith is Sweet Inspirations
Sweet Inspirations
Jeanette Linne is Spectator (uncredited)
Spectator (uncredited)