The Jazz Singer

The Jazz Singer

1980 · 1 hr 55 min · PG

Drama, Music, Romance

Directors

Richard Fleischer, Sidney J. Furie

Actors

  • Laurence Olivier
  • Neil Diamond
  • Lucie Arnaz

Credits: 4

Summary

The son of a Jewish Cantor must defy the traditions of his religious father in order to pursue his dream of being a popular singer.

More about this movie

Neil Diamond stars in this motion picture as Yussel Rabinovitch, a young Jewish cantor who strives to make a career outside the synagogue in popular music as Jess Robin. Against the wishes of his rigid father and his loving wife, Yussel travels from New York City to Los Angeles to play his music. Swept up by the excitement, he meets a spunky manager who believes in his talent and shares his dream. He grows apart from his family, and becomes confused about what he should ultimately do with his life.

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