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The Idolmaker

Movie (1980)


Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.

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Released: Jan 1st, 1980
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The Idolmaker Main Cast

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Ray Sharkey
Ray Sharkey
plays Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
Tovah Feldshuh
Tovah Feldshuh
plays Brenda Roberts
Peter Gallagher
Peter Gallagher
plays Caesare
Paul Land
Paul Land
plays Tommy Dee
Joe Pantoliano
Joe Pantoliano
plays Gino Pilato
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Movie Trivia/Goofs

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  • Feature film debuts of both Joe Pantoliano and Peter Gallagher
  • Movie Goof (anachronisms): The body style of the Ford Thunderbird didn't become available until the 1964 model, but when Caesare plays in Memphis, the date on the banner is March 17, 1961.
  • Movie Goof (anachronisms): In the opening sequence taking place in 1959, a one dollar "Green Seal" Federal Reserve bill is shown. The treasury dept introduced them starting in 1963. "Blue Seal" Silver Certificates were in use in 1959.
  • Movie Goof (anachronisms): When the "payola money" is exchanged, "Green Seal" Federal Reserve Notes are again seen.
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