The Dream Merchants(1980)
The Dream Merchants Synopsis
This star-laden adaptation of Harold Robbins' best-selling 1949 novel about the birth of the movies features Mark Harmon as a drifter who comes under the wing of visionary nickelodeon operator Vincent Gardenia and goes on to become a pioneer in the incipient film business, facing the good times and the bad over a 20-year period.
The Dream Merchants (1980) is a drama series that premiered on May 12, 1980, spanning 1 season and 3 episodes. It stars Mark Harmon, Vincent Gardenia, Morgan Fairchild and Brianne Leary. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1980-05-12
- Last aired:
- 1980-05-14
- Producers:
- Milton Sperling
The Dream Merchants (1980) Trailer
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The Dream Merchants Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mark Harmon
as Johnny Edge
Vincent Gardenia
as Peter Kessler
Morgan Fairchild
as Dulcie Warren
Brianne Leary
as Doris Kessler
Robert Picardo
as Mark Kessler
Eve Arden
as Coralee
Kaye Ballard
as Esther Kessler
Morgan Brittany
as Astrid James
Red Buttons
as Bruce Benson
Robert Culp
as Henry Farnum
Howard Duff
as Charles Slade
José Ferrer
as George Pappas
Key crew
Executive produced by Milton Sperling.
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The Dream Merchants Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Dream Merchants – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Dream Merchants?
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How many seasons of The Dream Merchants are there?
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The Dream Merchants has 1 season and 3 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on May 12, 1980.
Is The Dream Merchants still running?
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No. The Dream Merchants is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 14, 1980.
Who is in the cast of The Dream Merchants?
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The Dream Merchants (1980) stars Mark Harmon, Vincent Gardenia, Morgan Fairchild, Brianne Leary and Robert Picardo. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Dream Merchants any good?
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The Dream Merchants (1980) is rated 5.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Dream Merchants trailer?
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