The Idolmaker
1980 · Movie · PG · 117 min · ★ 5.6
Vinnie Vacarri wants to be a star. He has the moves, the songs and the voice. He just doesn't have the looks. He decides instead to mold two young men with "the look" into rock 'n' roll stars, controlling their every move.
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Details
- Years
- 1980
- Release date
- 1980-11-14
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 117 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.6/10 (23 votes)
Themes
- musical
- rock music
Cast & crew
Ray Sharkey
as Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
Peter Gallagher
as Caesare
Joe Pantoliano
as Gino Pilato
- PL
Paul Land
as Tommy Dee
- JD
JoJo D'Amore
as Harmon
Maureen McCormick
as Ellen Fields
Olympia Dukakis
as Mrs. Vacarri
- JC
Jimmy Carter
as Jimmy Ryan
Tovah Feldshuh
as Brenda Roberts
John Aprea
as Mario Vacarri
Directed by Taylor Hackford