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The Idolmaker
“He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!”
5.4/ 1019801h 57mEnglish
DramaRomanceMusic
Directed by Taylor Hackford
Movie Info
- Director
- Release Date
- Nov 14, 1980
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Genre
- Drama, Romance, Music
Synopsis
In the Bronx in 1959, Vincent "Vinnie" Vacarri (Ray Sharkey) works as a waiter but is a talented songwriter who feels he lacks the looks to be a performer himself . Instead, he discovers his friend Tomaso DeLorusso (Paul Land), a saxophone player, and sets out to mold him into a teen idol named "Tommy Dee." Vinnie writes his songs, teaches him stage moves, and hustles to make him a star. After Tommy achieves great success, Vinnie discovers a busboy named Guido (Peter Gallagher) and transforms him into a rawer, more charismatic idol called "Caesare." As Vinnie struggles to balance his two creations, he is forced to confront the consequences of his own making . The film is loosely based on the life of music promoter Bob Marcucci, who discovered and managed Frankie Avalon and Fabian .
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Editor's Review
The Idolmaker, the feature debut of Taylor Hackford (An Officer and a Gentleman), is an energetic and striking portrait of how teen idols were "manufactured" in the late 1950s . Have you ever wondered about the stories of the names left behind in the shadows of the spotlight? With his Golden Globe-winning performance, Ray Sharkey brings to life Vinnie, a talented man who couldn't be a star himself and channels his ambition into creating others, revealing the hunger and inner conflict of such a journey . A particularly powerful scene shows him backstage, mimicking every move of his creations on stage . With a soundtrack by Jeff Barry that perfectly captures the era's spirit and Peter Gallagher singing his own parts, this cult classic has a unique charm . If you want to see a young Joe Pantoliano (The Sopranos) or witness a lost story from behind the scenes of rock 'n' roll history, The Idolmaker is for you.
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Cast & Crew
JoJo D'Amore
Harmon
Jeanette Linne
Spectator (uncredited)
Ray Sharkey
Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
Maureen McCormick
Ellen Fields
Paul Land
Tommy Dee
Peter Gallagher
Caesare
Olympia Dukakis
Mrs. Vacarri
Tovah Feldshuh
Brenda Roberts
John Aprea
Mario Vacarri
Myrna Smith
Sweet Inspirations
Joe Pantoliano
Gino Pilato
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Ryan
Richard Bright
Uncle Tony
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