

The Idolmaker
1980-11-14 · 117 min · ★ 5.6
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
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- Directors
- Taylor Hackford
- Production companies
- Kirkwood, Koch Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ray SharkeyVincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
Peter GallagherCaesare
Joe PantolianoGino Pilato
Maureen McCormickEllen Fields
Olympia DukakisMrs. Vacarri
Tovah FeldshuhBrenda Roberts
John ApreaMario Vacarri
Richard BrightUncle TonyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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