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The Idolmaker (1980)
Director: Taylor Hackford
Cast: Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Joe Pantoliano, Paul Land
Runtime117 min
RatingPG
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Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
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Fans of character-driven dramas and insightful portrayals of the music industry will find a lot to appreciate in The Idolmaker (1980), directed by Taylor Hackford. The film's standout performance by Ray Sharkey as a driven, manipulative producer who helps shape the careers of young stars provides a fascinating exploration of the complex dynamics behind creating overnight teen idols.
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The Idolmaker is a 1980 American musical drama directed by Taylor Hackford in his feature directorial debut, written by Edward di Lorenzo, and starring Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Paul Land, Tovah Feldshuh and Joe Pantoliano. Loosely based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, whose discoveries included Frankie Avalon and Fabian and who served as a technical advisor for the production, the film marked the screen debuts of both Gallagher and Land.
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