The Idolmaker
The Idolmaker is a 1980 American musical drama starring Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Paul Land, Tovah Feldshuh and Joe Pantoliano.
Plot
Set in 1959, Vincent "Vinnie" Vacarri (Ray Sharkey), a Bronx-based songwriter pursues success in the fledgling rock 'n' roll music business, along with his best friend and piano accompanist Gino "G.G." Pilato (Joe Pantoliano). After being impressed by a charismatic local saxophone player, Tomaso DeLorusso (Paul Land), Vinnie convinces him to trade his instrument for a microphone and over the next few months, under Vinnie's strict guidance, the newly named "Tommy Dee" becomes a rock 'n' roll sensation.
More details
author | Edward Di Lorenzo |
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director | Taylor Hackford |
editor | Neil Travis |
genre | comedy drama |
keywords | best friend busboy create magazine editor music business paul land |
musicBy | Jeff Barry |
producer | Gene Kirkwood |
publisher | United Artists |
theme | films à clef musical |