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Kirkwood & Koch Company present

The Idolmaker

directed by Taylor Hackford

“He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!”

19801h 57mPGDrama

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Kirkwood & Koch Company present

The Idolmaker

directed by Taylor Hackford

“He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!”

19801h 57mPGDrama

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§ Synopsis

Drama · Romance · Music

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

§ Keywords

what it's about

musical rock music

§ Crew

behind the camera

Director

Taylor Hackford

Screenplay

Edward di Lorenzo

Cinematography

§ Cast

8 of 13

Ray Sharkey

as Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri

Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

Joe Pantoliano

Maureen McCormick

Maureen McCormick

as Ellen Fields

Olympia Dukakis

Olympia Dukakis

as Mrs. Vacarri

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