The Idolmaker

Name: The Idolmaker
Genre: Drama, Romance, Music
Released: 1980-11-14
Duration: 1 h 57 min
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Joe Pantoliano, Paul Land, JoJo D'Amore

November 14, 1980
Directed by
Taylor Hackford

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

musical

rock music

Last Updated: March 1, 2023

Cast

Ray Sharkey

Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri

Peter Gallagher

Caesare

Joe Pantoliano

Gino Pilato

Paul Land

Tommy Dee

JoJo D'Amore

Harmon

Maureen McCormick

Ellen Fields

Olympia Dukakis

Mrs. Vacarri

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Ryan

Tovah Feldshuh

Brenda Roberts

John Aprea

Mario Vacarri

Richard Bright

Uncle Tony

Myrna Smith

Sweet Inspirations

Trailer

The Idolmaker 1980 TV trailer