The Idolmaker
Summary:
The story of Philadelphia-based rock 'n' roll starmaker Bob Marcucci is given a pointed a clef treatment in The Idolmaker. Ray Sharkey plays Vincent Vacarri, who takes a couple of raw young kids (Peter Gallagher and Paul Land) and molds them into teen idols. If Gallagher and Land seem at times to be clones of Fabian and Frankie Avalon, then you've gotten... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Ray Sharkey - (Vincent Vacarri)
Paul Land - (Tommy Dee)
Olympia Dukakis - (Mrs. Vacarri)
Peter Gallagher - (Caesare)
Joe Pantoliano - (Gino Pilato)
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Review:
An underrated minor gem from debut director Taylor Hackford that, while often compared to Grease (1978) and the same year's odious remake The Jazz Singer (1980), actually owes considerably more to the Oscar-winning The Buddy Holly Story (1978) in tone and execution. While certainly not displaying the charm and emotional impact of that c... Continue >>
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