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The Idolmaker (1980) Poster

(1980)

Full Cast & Crew

Directed by 

Taylor Hackford

Writing Credits  

Edward Di Lorenzo ... (written by)
 
Taylor Hackford ... (written by) (uncredited)

Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification  

Ray Sharkey ... Vincent Vacarri
Tovah Feldshuh ... Brenda Roberts
Peter Gallagher ... Caesare
Paul Land ... Tommy Dee
Joe Pantoliano ... Gino Pilato
Maureen McCormick ... Ellen Fields
John Aprea ... Mario Vacarri
Richard Bright ... Uncle Tony
Olympia Dukakis ... Mrs. Vacarri
Steve Peck Steve Peck ... Mr. Frank Vacarri (as Steven Apostlee Peck)
Leonard Gaines Leonard Gaines ... Luchetti
Deney Terrio Deney Terrio ... Jerry Martin
Charles Guardino Charles Guardino ... Jesse
Michael Mislove ... Ed Sharp
Kenneth O'Brien Kenneth O'Brien ... Walt Bennett
Michael Perrotta Michael Perrotta ... Carlo (as Michael Perotta)
Sylvia Shemmell Sylvia Shemmell ... Sweet Inspirations (as Sylvia Shemwell)
Myrna Smith Myrna Smith ... Sweet Inspirations
Afreeka Trees Afreeka Trees ... Sweet Inspirations
Owen C. Davis Owen C. Davis ... London Fog
Jamie Fallin Jamie Fallin ... London Fog
Larry Van Claggett Larry Van Claggett ... London Fog
Jeffrey Tanner Jeffrey Tanner ... Delano
Renata Vanni ... Mrs. Bevaloqua
Howard Gordon Howard Gordon ... Scapio
Tammy Alverson Tammy Alverson ... Sheila
Frank Bongiorno Frank Bongiorno ... Alfredo (as Frank Bongio)
Jed Brien Jed Brien ... Street Man
Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter ... Jimmy Ryan
Kim Cordes Kim Cordes ... Bed Pal of Tommy's
JoJo D'Amore JoJo D'Amore ... Harmon (as Jo Jo D'Amore)
Cheri Felice Cheri Felice ... Girl at Bandstand
Mallie Jackson Mallie Jackson ... Janet (as Malli Jackson)
Shelley Kirkwood Shelley Kirkwood ... Nightclub Fan
William Vincent Kulak William Vincent Kulak ... Production Asst.
Anthony Marciona ... Gigi
Buddy Micucci Buddy Micucci ... Chef
Alan Muir Alan Muir ... Video Director
Tony Munafo Tony Munafo ... Mr. Vacarri's Asst.
Don Munson Don Munson ... Security Guard
Margery Nelson Margery Nelson ... Reporter #1
Jack Neville Jack Neville ... Graphic Artist
Thorne Nogar Thorne Nogar ... Engineer #1
James Saito ... Eddie
Sam Shamshak ... Reporter #2
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Tory Christopher ... Concert Kid (uncredited)
Vincent Di Paolo ... Spectator (uncredited)
Jeanette Linne Jeanette Linne ... Spectator (uncredited)
Tom Lookabill ... Ricky (uncredited)
Robert P. Marcucci Robert P. Marcucci ... New Jersey Heckler (uncredited)
Dean Rubin Dean Rubin ... New Jersey Heckler (uncredited)
Michael Stern Michael Stern ... Michael Stern (uncredited)
Nino Tempo Nino Tempo ... Saxophone Player (uncredited)

Produced by 

Gene Kirkwood ... producer
Hawk Koch ... producer (as Howard W. Koch Jr.)
R.J. Louis ... associate producer
David Nichols ... associate producer

Music by 

Jeff Barry

Cinematography by 

Adam Holender ... director of photography

Editing by 

Steve Potter
Arthur Schmidt
Neil Travis

Casting By 

Barbara King
Penny Perry

Art Direction by 

David L. Snyder

Set Decoration by 

Barbara Krieger ... (as Barbara Kreiger)

Costume Design by 

Rita Riggs

Makeup Department 

Edwin Allen ... makeup artist (as Ed Allen)
Ruby Ford ... hair stylist
Joe McKinney ... makeup artist
Shirley Padgett ... head hair stylist
Marvin G. Westmore ... head makeup artist (as Marvin Westmore)

Production Management 

R.J. Louis ... production manager
Bernie Styles ... production supervisor: New York City

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director 

Clifford C. Coleman ... first assistant director
Hope R. Goodwin ... second assistant director (as Hope Goodwin)

Art Department 

Brandy Alexander ... set designer
Bob Barberis ... set construction supervisor
Bill Dietz ... property master
Floyd Farrington ... assistant property master
George Goode ... storyboard
Pat Wright ... leadman

Sound Department 

Robert Glass ... dubbing mixer (as Bob Glass)
Petur Hliddal ... sound mixer
Arthur Jackson ... cable man (as Art Jackson)
Robert Knudson ... dubbing mixer (as Buzz Knudson)
Don MacDougall ... dubbing mixer
Hudson B. Marquez ... boom man (as Hudson Marquez)
Greg Morton ... playback operator
James Troutman ... sound effects editor: Sound FX Inc. (as Jim Troutman)
Jeff Clark ... assistant sound editor (uncredited)
James Dehr ... sound mixer: second unit (uncredited)

Special Effects by 

Ralph Gervais ... special effects
Bob Trojan ... special effects

Camera and Electrical Department 

William Anderson ... grip best boy (as Bill Anderson)
Robert A. Dickinson ... concert lighting director (as Bob Dickinson)
Richard Dow ... key grip
David Goldner ... special stills
Ron Grover ... still photographer
Bruce McGregor ... second assistant camera
Joe Pender ... gaffer (as Joseph Pender)
Calmar Roberts ... first assistant camera (as Cal Roberts)
Ward Russell ... electric best boy
Chris Schwiebert ... camera operator
Clay H. Wilson ... dolly grip (as Clay Wilson)
Lee Redmond ... assistant camera (uncredited)
Michael J. Schwartz ... electrician (uncredited)

Casting Department 

Donna DiPaolo ... extra casting assistant
Penny Ellers ... assistant casting director
Pearl Kempton ... extra casting
Lila Selik ... extra casting

Costume and Wardrobe Department 

Marjorie K. Chan ... costumer (as Marjorie Chan)
Ellis Cohen ... costumer
Judy Sudul ... assistant: Miss Riggs

Editorial Department 

Frank Raciti ... assistant editor

Music Department 

George Brand ... music editor
Frank Capp ... music contractor
Richard Flanzer ... music consultant
Gene N. Fowler ... assistant music editor (as Mike Fowler)
Nino Tempo ... musician: saxophone solo and training
Joe Renzetti ... orchestrator (uncredited)
John Michael Weaver ... assistant engineer (uncredited)

Script and Continuity Department 

Alan Greedy ... script supervisor

Transportation Department 

Arthur F. 'Mickey' McAteer ... transportation captain (as Mickey McAteer)
Craig Pinkard ... transportation coordinator
Gene Clinesmith ... driver (uncredited)

Additional Crew 

Andrea Asimow ... assistant to director
Howard Brandy ... press agent
Duncan Daneault ... auditor (as Duke Daneault)
Susan Ekins ... production secretary
Jimmy Gambina ... physical trainer
Judith Gill ... production coordinator
Betty Green ... title designer
Shelley Kirkwood ... press agent
Robert P. Marcucci ... technical advisor (as Robert Marcucci)
Jennifer Nairn-Smith ... ballet instructor
Derry J. Pearce ... assistant auditor (as Derry Pearce)
Dan Perri ... title designer
Barry Rosenbush ... production associate
Florian Schereck ... assistant auditor
Deney Terrio ... choreographer
Randi Wilens ... assistant to producers

Thanks 

Bill Gazzarri ... we also wish to thank: Gazzari's on the Strip (as Bill Gazzari)
Matty Jordan ... we also wish to thank: Matteo's Restaurant

See also

Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs

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