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The Idolmaker
Running Time: 119 min.
MPAA Rating: PG
Produced By: / United Artists

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 i... Full Summary >>

Cast and Crew:
Ray Sharkey (Vincent Vacarri)
Paul Land (Tommy Dee)
Olympia Dukakis (Mrs. Vacarri)
Peter Gallagher (Caesare)
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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 ton ... Continue >>

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