The Idol
1979, English. Directed by Tom DeSimone.
Kevin Redding is...
The death of Gary brings back the memories of Terry Walker who idolized him.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 22 April 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tom DeSimone
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How long is The Idol?
The Idol runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Idol have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Idol on?
The Idol isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 April 1979. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Idol?
If you liked The Idol, try All Day and a Night, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius, Hounddog.
Who directed The Idol?
The Idol (1979) was directed by Tom DeSimone and stars Kevin Redding, Mark Bitler, Darla-Lee Barnett.