The Idolmaker | 80's Movie Guide

Taglines: He can do it for you... The Idolmaker movie storyline. Based on the life of rock promoter / producer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian. Ray Sharkey plays Vincent Vacari, a songwriter / manager, driven by his desire to discover the next big act. After watching a local band play, Vinnie approaches Tomaso DeLorusso (Paul Land), the popular and talented saxophone player, and convinces him to trade his instrument for a microphone. After some months under Vinnie's guidance, "Tommy Dee" becomes a rock 'n' roll sensation. Following on from his success with Tommy Dee, Vinnie prepares another act in the form of Guido (Peter Gallagher), a local busboy. With even more gusto and single-mindedness, Vinnie embarks on a destructive journey to control every aspect of his new act's image. Despite Vinnie's obvious flair for idolmaking, his girlfriend Brenda (Tovah Feldshuh) is concerned that his obsession is destroying everyone around him, including himself. The Idolmaker is a 1980 American musical drama starring Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Paul Land, Tovah Feldshuh and Joe Pantoliano. The film is based on the life of rock promoter and manager Bob Marcucci, who discovered and promoted several rock 'n' roll stars including Frankie Avalon and Fabian. Bob Marucci served as a technical advisor for the production. It was directed by Taylor Hackford and written by Edward di Lorenzo (Miami Vice series). It was the feature film debut for Peter Gallagher, Joe Pantoliano, and Paul Land. The Idolmaker (1980 Directed by: Taylor Hackford Starring: Ray Sharkey, Tovah Feldshuh, Peter Gallagher, Paul Land, Joe Pantoliano, Maureen McCormick, Olympia Dukakis, John Aprea Screenplay by: Edward Di Lorenzo Cinematography by: Adam Holender Film Editing by: Steve Potter, Arthur Schmidt, Neil Travis Costume Design by: Rita Riggs Set Decoration by: Barbara Krieger Art Direction by: David L. Snyder Music by: Jeff Barry Distributed by: United Artists Release Date: November 14, 1980

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The Idolmaker (1980)