The Idolmaker

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Overview:

Music producer and songwriter Vincent Vacarri believes that it takes good looks, not talent, to become a teen idol in 1950s America. So when he discovers handsome-faced Tomaso, he sweet-talks him into losing his saxophone and instead becoming a singer. Soon after, Tomaso is transformed into the newest pop star Tommy Dee. But when Vacarri takes on a second protégé, Caesare, the rivalry between the two egotistical performers spirals out of control.

Released: 1980-11-14

Duration: 01:57:00

Genre: Biography, Drama, Musical, Romance

Director: Taylor Hackford

Writer: Edward di Lorenzo

Cast: Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Joe Pantoliano, ...

Director: Taylor Hackford

Writer: Edward di Lorenzo

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

Genre: Biography Drama Musical Romance

Description

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

Moving forward from his success with Tommy Dee, Vacari prepares another act in the form of Guido (Peter Gallagher), a local teen who had been working as a busboy. With even more gusto and single-mindedness, Vacari embarks on a destructive journey to control every aspect of his new act's image.

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

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