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The Idolmaker
Summary: Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
Release Date: November 14, 1980
Director:
Taylor Hackford
Runtime: 1 h 57 min
MPAA: PG
Country: United States
Language: English
Domestic: $ 2,625,716
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