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Summary: I own this video
Review: Saw this movie in 1980 and was very impressed with the soundtrack. I then purchased the album and have always wondered why it was not issued in cd form. As for the movie I rate the story and music better than most musicals. Ray Sharkey dancing in the background while Tommy D is singing is a highlight. The only unbelievable aspect is the Memphis part of the movie. I have often wondered what became of Paul Land he was fabulous as Tommy D. I now show my daughter the musical scenes and she just wants to watch them over and over again. Great music Great movie
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Summary: simply the best
Review: since being a musician myself many years ago, i was pleasantly surprised the way the movie was so accurate as far as the music business goes... the actors did a great job and was a starting point in some of their careers.. if you love music, you will love this film....
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Summary: simply the best
Review: since being a musician myself many years ago, i was pleasantly surprised the way the movie was so accurate as far as the music business goes... the actors did a great job and was a starting point in some of their careers.. if you love music, you will love this film....
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Summary: Marcia Returns!
Review: The best thing about this movie is the appearance of an all grown up and lovely Maureen McCormick who had played Marcia in the Brady Bunch. When that series ended she was just beginning to bloom as a young lady and here, in Idolmaker, she is, at 24, the lovely woman Marcia fans were waiting to see. A shame she had such a small role in this movie. A greater shame that her nude scene was so short and discreet. Fortunately, she got to show off a lot more in some of her other movies.
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Summary: quality,factual view of what happens when you become a star.
Review: The movie shows the transition from a normal person to a star and the cost of fame. The promotor losses his artist to a biger promotor and life is not always fair. The movie is a reflection of what is happening even today in hollywood where stars are born from nothing.
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Summary: Good movie, great soundtrack that was ahead of its time
Review: This movie has some great performances by Ray Sharkey and in one of his first roles, by Joe Pantoliano as Sharkey's right hand man. Maureen McCormack also has a brief role.The music is excellent and drives the movie. I've been searching for the soundtrack for years and can't find it. With today's current crop of cookie cutter acts, like Backstreet Boys developed by Maurice Starr types, there is talk of a remake of The Idolmaker. I hope that it results in generation of interest in the original and its soundtrack
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Summary: The Idolmaker
Review: This movie is as entertaining now as it was when I initially saw it in 1981. Peter Gallagher's sexy singing and dancing are the highlights and Olympia Dukakis' appearance is a bonus! What can I say about Ray Sharkey? He's Ray Sharkey and great as usual.
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Summary: great film
Review: time-less film.from the 50's to now who can't relate to this film? with a new crop of teen idols always coming out it seems that some master mind is behind the latest and happening thing.this film shows the manipulation and power of the person behind the scenes has on the person.looking at the music biz you see the influence of this film not to mention tv and the movies with the latest teen sensation.
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Summary: My Personal Alltime Favorite Movie
Review: WATCH THIS MOVIE,IT IS A GREAT ONE. WHICH CHARACTER IS BEST VINNIE,TOMMY "D",CHESIRE, YOU DECIDE. I KNOW EVERY WORD TO EVERY SONG,ITS ONE OF THOSE MOVIES THAT BRINGS BACK MY CHILDHOOD,I CAN REMEMBER WATCHING IT AT 7YRS OLD IN 1980. A FANTASTIC MOVIE,BUY IT, YOU WILL LOVE IT.
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Summary: The music, the times, I wish i lived in the 50's
Review: What a wonderful soundtrack, fun story, and fantastic preformance by the late Ray Sharkey. This movie should be required watching for anyone that misses the simple things in life.
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