The Idolmaker(1980)
He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!
The Idolmaker Synopsis
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
The Idolmaker (1980) is a drama, romance and music film directed by Taylor Hackford, released on November 14, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Joe Pantoliano and Paul Land. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Taylor Hackford
- Writers:
- Edward di Lorenzo
- Cinematographer:
- Adam Holender
- Production:
- Kirkwood, Koch Company
- Status:
- Released
The Idolmaker (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Idolmaker before you stream it.
The Idolmaker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ray Sharkey
as Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
Peter Gallagher
as Caesare
Joe Pantoliano
as Gino Pilato
- Paul Land
Paul Land
as Tommy Dee
- JoJo D'Amore
JoJo D'Amore
as Harmon
Maureen McCormick
as Ellen Fields
Olympia Dukakis
as Mrs. Vacarri
- Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter
as Jimmy Ryan
Tovah Feldshuh
as Brenda Roberts
John Aprea
as Mario Vacarri
Richard Bright
as Uncle Tony
- Myrna Smith
Myrna Smith
as Sweet Inspirations
Key crew
Directed by Taylor Hackford, written by Edward di Lorenzo.
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The Idolmaker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Idolmaker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Idolmaker online?
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The Idolmaker (1980) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Idolmaker?
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The main cast of The Idolmaker (1980) includes Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Joe Pantoliano, Paul Land and JoJo D'Amore. The film was directed by Taylor Hackford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Idolmaker released?
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The Idolmaker was released on November 14, 1980 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is The Idolmaker worth watching?
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The Idolmaker (1980) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Idolmaker?
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Yes. The official The Idolmaker trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.