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Release Date:
14 November 1980 (USA) more
Tagline:
He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!
Plot:
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian. | add synopsis
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Awards:
Won Golden Globe. Another 1 nomination more
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One of my favourites more (23 total)

Cast

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Ray Sharkey ... Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri

Tovah Feldshuh ... Brenda Roberts

Peter Gallagher ... Caesare
Paul Land ... Tommy Dee

Joe Pantoliano ... Gino Pilato

Maureen McCormick ... Ellen Fields

John Aprea ... Pani Vacarri

Richard Bright ... Uncle Tony

Olympia Dukakis ... Mrs. Vacarri
Steve Peck ... Mr. Frank Vacarri (as Steven Apostlee Peck)
Leonard Gaines ... Luchetti
Deney Terrio ... Jerry Martin
Charles Guardino ... Jesse
Michael Mislove ... Ed Sharp
Kenneth O'Brien ... Walt Bennett
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Additional Details

Runtime:
117 min | 119 min (TCM print)
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

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Feature film debuts of both Joe Pantoliano and Peter Gallagher more
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Anachronisms: When the "payola money" is exchanged, "Green Seal" Federal Reserve Notes are again seen. more
Quotes:
Vincent Vacarri: True sex comes from between your ears, not from between your legs. more

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One of my favourites, 5 February 2002
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Author: aussie_unicorn (aussie_unicorn@hotmail.com) from Newcastle, Australia

This is one of my all-time favourite films. It has something to appeal to everybody - drama, romance, action. I remember seeing it when it was first released. We sang the songs all the way home. The film is worth seeing for the music alone; especially if you love 50's style rock 'n' roll. The story is well-written and the choice of cast can't be faulted. It's fresh, original and thoroughly enjoyable.

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