The Idolmaker

The Idolmaker
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTaylor Hackford
Written byEdward di Lorenzo, Taylor Hackford (uncredited)
Produced byGene Kirkwood
Howard W. Koch Jr.
Starring
CinematographyAdam Holender
Edited byNeil Travis
Music byJeff Barry
Distributed byUnited Artists
Release date
  • November 14, 1980 (1980-11-14)
Running time
117 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$2,625,716[1]

The Idolmaker is a 1980 American musical drama directed by Taylor Hackford in his feature directorial debut, written by Edward di Lorenzo, and starring Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Paul Land, Tovah Feldshuh and Joe Pantoliano. Loosely based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, whose discoveries included Frankie Avalon and Fabian and who served as a technical advisor for the production, the film marked the screen debuts of both Gallagher and Land.