The Idolmaker

The Idolmaker

117 mins | Drama, Romance, Music | Nov. 14, 1980

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

The Idolmaker

117 mins | Drama, Romance, Music | Nov. 14, 1980

The Idolmaker
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
IMDb rating 6.9
Producers
Original title The Idolmaker
Directors Taylor Hackford
Writers Edward di Lorenzo

Cast

Ray Sharkey

as Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri

Peter Gallagher

as Caesare

Joe Pantoliano

as Gino Pilato

Paul Land

as Tommy Dee

JoJo D'Amore

as Harmon

Maureen McCormick

as Ellen Fields

Olympia Dukakis

as Mrs. Vacarri

Jimmy Carter

as Jimmy Ryan

Tovah Feldshuh

as Brenda Roberts

John Aprea

as Mario Vacarri

Richard Bright

as Uncle Tony