Synopsis
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
Movie Information
- Director
- Taylor Hackford
- Writers
- Edward di Lorenzo
- Release Year
- 1980
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Genre
- Drama, Romance, Music
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (23 votes)
Top Cast
Ray Sharkey
Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
Peter Gallagher
Caesare
Joe Pantoliano
Gino Pilato
Paul Land
Tommy Dee
JoJo D'Amore
Harmon
Maureen McCormick
Ellen Fields
Olympia Dukakis
Mrs. Vacarri
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Ryan
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