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The Idolmaker

1980 · 117 min

A bittersweet, character-driven showbiz drama that immerses you in the gritty glamour of late-1950s pop music, with a sharp performance at its center.

Directed by
Taylor Hackford
Genres
Drama, Romance, Music
Starring
Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Joe Pantoliano
Tagline
He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!
Overview
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.

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Directed by
Taylor Hackford
Genres
Drama, Romance, Music
Starring
Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Joe Pantoliano
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • ambition
  • identity
  • betrayal
  • loyalty
  • music
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour3
Realism8
Romance3
Tension4
Darkness4
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
drama, romance, music
Directed by
Taylor Hackford
Written by
Edward di Lorenzo
Starring
Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Joe Pantoliano, Paul Land, JoJo D'Amore, Maureen McCormick, Olympia Dukakis, Jimmy Carter
Cinematography
Adam Holender
Runtime
117 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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