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The Idolmaker

1980

IMDb1,696 votes6.9 / 10 Rotten Tomatoes Audience47 votes84%Rotten Tomatoes Critics10 reviews90%Metacritic11 reviews61 / 100

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Synopsis

Vinnie Vacarri wants to be a star. He has the moves, the songs and the voice. He just doesn't have the looks. He decides instead to mold two young men with "the look" into rock 'n' roll stars, controlling their every move.

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Released: 1980
Genres: drama, music

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United States

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Subtitles: eng

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Cast & crew

Cast

Ray Sharkey
Peter Gallagher
Joe Pantoliano
Paul Land
JoJo D'Amore
Maureen McCormick
Olympia Dukakis

Director

Taylor Hackford

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