Movie: The Idolmaker

Top 10 Billed Cast

Ray Sharkey
Ray Sharkey

Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri

Peter Gallagher
Peter Gallagher

Caesare

Joe Pantoliano
Joe Pantoliano

Gino Pilato

Paul Land
Paul Land

Tommy Dee

JoJo D'Amore
JoJo D'Amore

Harmon

Maureen McCormick
Maureen McCormick

Ellen Fields

Olympia Dukakis
Olympia Dukakis

Mrs. Vacarri

Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Ryan

Tovah Feldshuh
Tovah Feldshuh

Brenda Roberts

John Aprea
John Aprea

Mario Vacarri

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