Name: The Idolmaker
Genre: Drama, Romance, Music
Released: 1980
Rating: 61.5
Cast: Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Joe Pantoliano, Paul Land, JoJo D'Amore

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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.

DNA

Genres: Musical Drama Biographical Drama
Mood: SentimentalNostalgicEmotionalDramaticInspirational
Themes: Coming Of AgeThe Human ConditionSacrificeBetrayalRise To StardomPrice Of Fame
Plot: Star-MakingExploitative ManagementPersonal SacrificeRise To FameRedemptionMentorshipShow Business StrugglesMusic Industry
Pacing: ModerateEpisodic
Narrative: Real-Time NarrativeFlashbacksHero's Journey
Dialog: MonologuesWitty BanterNarrative Voiceover
Character Types: UnderdogAnti-HeroMentorVillainReluctant Hero
Time: 1960s1950s
Place: Small TownUrban CityscapeConcert Venues
Cinematic Style: Handheld Camera WorkFirst-Person PerspectiveLong TakesPeriod-Accurate Costumes
Costume and Set: Concert Stages

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Directed by:

Taylor Hackford, Adam Holender

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Ray Sharkey

Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri

Peter Gallagher

Caesare

Joe Pantoliano

Gino Pilato

Maureen McCormick

Ellen Fields

Olympia Dukakis

Mrs. Vacarri

Tovah Feldshuh

Brenda Roberts

John Aprea

Mario Vacarri

Richard Bright

Uncle Tony

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