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The Idolmaker

BBC One
on BBC One London

Drama starring
RaySharkey
New York, 1959: with limited outlets for his songs, ambitious songwriter Vincent Vacarri recognises what the rock'n'roll audience wants and sets about moulding a young man into a singing sensation.
DirectorTaylorHackford (1980, 15)
♦ See Films: pages 52-58
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Contributors

Songwriter:
Vincent Vacarri
Vincent Vacarri:
Ray Sharkey
Brenda Roberts:
Tovah Feldshuh
Guido, Caesare:
Peter Gallagher
Tommy Dee:
Paul Land
GinoPilato:
Joe Pantoliano
Ellen Fields:
Maureen McCormick
Paul Vacarri:
John Aprea
Uncle Tony:
Richard Bright
Mrs Vacarri:
Olympia Dukakis
MrVacarri:
Steven Apostlee Peck
Source: Radio Times

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