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The Idolmaker (1980) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Idolmaker at a Glance
The Idolmaker is a 1980 drama, romance and music film directed by Taylor Hackford, with a cast led by Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher and Joe Pantoliano. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes and was released on November 14, 1980. The Idolmaker holds an average TMDB user score of 5.6/10 from 23 votes and is rated PG in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
Where “The Idolmaker” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Ray Sharkey
Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
Peter Gallagher
Caesare
Joe Pantoliano
Gino Pilato
Paul Land
Tommy Dee
JoJo D'Amore
Harmon
Maureen McCormick
Ellen Fields
Olympia Dukakis
Mrs. Vacarri
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Ryan
Tovah Feldshuh
Brenda Roberts
John Aprea
Mario Vacarri
Richard Bright
Uncle Tony
Myrna Smith
Sweet Inspirations
Frequently Asked Questions About The Idolmaker
What is the release date of The Idolmaker?
The Idolmaker was released on November 14, 1980.
How long is The Idolmaker?
The Idolmaker runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Idolmaker?
The Idolmaker stars Ray Sharkey as Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri, Peter Gallagher as Caesare, Joe Pantoliano as Gino Pilato and Paul Land as Tommy Dee. The cast also includes JoJo D'Amore, Maureen McCormick, Olympia Dukakis and Jimmy Carter.
Who directed The Idolmaker?
The Idolmaker was directed by Taylor Hackford. The screenplay is credited to Edward di Lorenzo.
What kind of movie is The Idolmaker?
The Idolmaker is listed on TMDB as a mix of drama, romance and music.
What is The Idolmaker rated?
The Idolmaker is rated PG in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.6/10 from 23 votes.
Where can I watch the The Idolmaker trailer?
You can watch the trailer for The Idolmaker, "The Idolmaker 1980 TV trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked The Idolmaker?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Idolmaker include Pure Country 2: The Gift (2010), Ruth & Boaz (2025), Save the Last Dance (2001), Teen Spirit (2019) and Breathe (2017).
Can I stream the full movie of The Idolmaker on 123Movies?
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