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This is an updated version of the old Al Jolson film by the same name. In this version, a young potential pop star (Neil Diamond) strikes out on his own, turning his back on his father (Sir Lawrence Olivier), his religion (Judaism) and his supposed profession (Cantor) to seek his fame and fortune. The story is OK, a bit lame, but OK still.
Cast (in credits order) Neil Diamond. ... Jess Robin / Yussel Rabinovitch. Laurence Olivier. ... Cantor Rabinovitch. Lucie Arnaz.
Dec 17, 1980 · Is The Jazz Singer (1980) streaming on Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Peacock, or 50+ other streaming services? Find out where you can buy, rent, or subscribe to a streaming service to watch it live or on-demand. Find the cheapest option or how to watch with a free trial.
Defying his father, he turns his back on his marriage and community to team up with his new manager, Molly. Now, risking it all, he readies himself for his one real shot at the spotlight - and finds himself falling in love with the one woman who shares his same dreams - and truly believes in where his talent can take him. Rating. PG.
Jul 30, 2021 · Cantor Rabinovitch (Laurence Olivier) isn't happy his son is in California pursuing a music career instead of staying in New York and being a cantor at his S...
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Jess Robin dreams of a career in popular music, but his father, Cantor Rabinovitch, forbids it, insisting Jess live as a traditional Jew and inherit his position at the synagogue. With the help of friend and professional musician Bubba, Jess gets a chance to go to Los Angeles and have famous singer Keith Lennox record one of his songs. Defying both his father and his wife, Jess leaves New York ...
The Jazz Singer is an album by Neil Diamond from 1980, which served as the soundtrack album to the 1980 remake of the film The Jazz Singer.The soundtrack was released in November 1980 originally on Capitol Records, instead of his then-usual Columbia Records, because the film was produced by EMI Films, owned by the parent company of the label for which the soundtrack was released.
