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The Idolmaker (1980)

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

1h 57m·1980

IMDb6.9/10RT90%Metacritic61TMDB5.6/10

Drama Romance Music

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

Director: Taylor Hackford

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