The Idolmaker 44 years old

He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!

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

Credits

The Idolmaker Cast

Name Character
Joe Pantoliano He was 29, now 73 years old as Gino Pilato
Olympia Dukakis She was 49, now 93 years old as Mrs. Vacarri
Peter Gallagher He was 25, now 69 years old as Caesare
Maureen McCormick She was 24, now 68 years old as Ellen Fields
Ray Sharkey He was 28, 40 years old when he died as Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
JoJo D'Amore He was 50, 74 years old when he died as Harmon
Jimmy Carter He was 56, now 100 years old as Jimmy Ryan
Paul Land He was 24, 51 years old when he died as Tommy Dee

The Idolmaker Crew

Name Department
Arthur Schmidt as Editor. He was 43 (now 87) years old Editing
Steve Potter as Editor. He was 25 (now 69) years old Editing
Edward di Lorenzo as Screenplay. He was 80 (now 124) years old Writing
Taylor Hackford as Director. He was 35 (now 79) years old Directing
The Idolmaker poster
The Idolmaker (44 years)

He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!

  • Release day: Friday, November 14, 1980
  • Runtime: 117 minutes