The Idolmaker

Infobox Film
name = The Idolmaker
director = Taylor Hackford
producer = [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0456801 Gene Kirkwood] and [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0462242 Howard W. Koch Jr.] .
writer = [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0223988 Edward Di Lorenzo]
narrator = | starring = Ray Sharkey
Peter Gallagher
Joe Pantoliano
music = Jeff Barry
cinematography = [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0390435 Adam Holender] , A.S.C
editing = [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0871423 Neil Travis]
distributor = United Artists Films
released = 1980
runtime = 117 min.
country = U.S.A.
language = English
budget =
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amg_id =
imdb_id = 0080913

"The Idolmaker" is a 1980 musical drama starring Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0484361 Paul Land] , Tovah Feldshuh and Joe Pantoliano.

The film is based on the life of rock promoter and producer Bob Marucci, who discovered and promoted several rock 'n' roll stars including Frankie Avalon and Fabian. Bob Marucci served as a technical advisor for the production.

It was the directorial debut for Taylor Hackford ("An Officer and a Gentleman, Blood In Blood Out, The Devil's Advocate, Ray") and written by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0223988 Edward Di Lorenzo] ("Miami Vice" series).It was the Feature Film debut for Peter Gallagher, Joe Pantoliano and Paul Land.

ynopsis

Ray Sharkey plays Vincent Vacari, a songwriter/manager, driven by his desire to discover the next big act. After watching the band play at a local club, Vinnie approaches Tomaso DeLorusso (Paul Land), a popular and talented saxophone player, and convinces him to trade his instrument for a microphone. Following some months under Vinnie's guidance, "Tommy Dee" becomes a rock 'n' roll sensation.

Following on from his success with Tommy Dee, Vinnie prepares another act in the form of Guido (Peter Gallagher), a local busboy. With even more gusto and singlemindedness, Vinnie embarks on a destructive journey to control every aspect of his new act's image.

Despite Vinnie's obvious flair for idolmaking, his girlfriend Brenda (Tovah Feldshuh) is concerned that his obsession is destroying everyone around him, including himself.

The film features an original music score by Jeff Barry and choreography by Deney Terrio.

Track Listing for the Soundtrack

#"Here Is My Love" (Jesse Frederick)
#"Ooo-Wee Baby" (Darlene Love)
#"Come And Get It" (Nino Tempo)
#"Sweet Little Lover" (Jesse Frederick)
#"I Can't Tell" (Colleen Fitzpatrick)
#"However Dark The Night" (Peter Gallagher)
#"Baby" (Peter Gallagher)
#"I Know Where You're Going" (Nino Tempo)
#"A Boy And A Girl" (The Sweet Inspiration and The London Fog)
#"I Believe It Can Be Done" (Ray Sharkey)
#"I Believe It Can Be Done" "Instrumental" (Nino Tempo)

Awards and Nominations

Golden Globes 1980, USA

Cast and crew

Cast

* Ray Sharkey: Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
* Peter Gallagher: Guido/Caesare
* Tovah Feldshuh: Brenda Roberts
* Joe Pantoliano: Gino "G.G." Pilato
* Paul Land: Tommy Dee
* Maureen McCormick: Ellen Fields
* Olympia Dukakis: Mrs. Vacarri
* John Aprea: Pani Vacarri
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0669488 Steven Apostle Peck] : Frank Vacarri
* Richard Bright: Uncle Tony
* Deney Terrio: Jerry Martin
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0301335 Leonard Gaines] : Luchetti
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0345336 Charles Guardino] : Jesse
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0592869 Michael Mislove] : Ed Sharp
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0639650 Kenneth O'Brien] : Walt Bennett
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0674441 Michael Perotta] : Carlo

Crew

* Director: Taylor Hackford
* Producer: [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0456801 Gene Kirkwood]
* Producer: [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0462242 Howard W. Koch Jr.]
* Associate Producer: [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0521905 R.J. Louis]
* Associate Producer: [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0629568 David Nichols]
* Screenwriter: [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0223988 Edward Di Lorenzo]
* Editor: [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0871423 Neil Travis]
* Cinematographer: [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0390435 Adam Holender] A.S.C
* Original Music: Jeff Barry
* Costume Designer: [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0726716 Rita Riggs]
* Art Director: [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0811435 David L. Snyder]
* Set Decorator: [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0471189 Barbara Krieger]

External links

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkU6ekp4SzM However Dark The Night] on Youtube
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_g9NHDzjF8 Sweet Little Lover] on Youtube
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VWc-6v7Zw8 Here Is My Love] on Youtube
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uEOL0Jx_Io Baby] on Youtube
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyu4U-yxVUQ I Believe It Can Be Done] on Youtube
* [http://www.mgm.com/title_clip.php?title_star=IDOLMAKE Stills and Sound-bites]
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* [http://petergallagher.com Peter Gallagher Website]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI8ytNzJhvo Tribute: Taylor Hackford and wife Helen Mirren]

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title=Golden GlobesBest Actor in a Comedy/Musical
"Ray Sharkey"
years=1980
before="Peter Sellers"
after="Dudley Moore"