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The Idolmaker (1980)

PG · 1980-11-14 · 1h 57m · EN
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He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!

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

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Ray SharkeyRay SharkeyVincent 'Vinnie' VacarriPeter GallagherPeter GallagherCaesareJoe PantolianoJoe PantolianoGino PilatoPaul LandPaul LandTommy DeeJoJo D'AmoreJoJo D'AmoreHarmonMaureen McCormickMaureen McCormickEllen FieldsOlympia DukakisOlympia DukakisMrs. VacarriJimmy CarterJimmy CarterJimmy RyanTovah FeldshuhTovah FeldshuhBrenda RobertsJohn ApreaJohn ApreaMario VacarriRichard BrightRichard BrightUncle TonyMyrna SmithMyrna SmithSweet Inspirations

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Genre affinityDrama · Romance · MusicTheme affinityMusical · Rock MusicMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference59436

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What is The Idolmaker about?

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

How long is The Idolmaker?

The Idolmaker has a runtime of 117 minutes.

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