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Neil Diamond adds his own distinctive sounds to the classic role of a young Jewish cantor on the verge of a dream. It's the story of a man who forsakes the synagogue choir for a chance at rock superstardom. 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 ...
Released in United States Winter December 1980. Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals September 6-15, 1990. Remake of "The Jazz Singer" (1927) directed by Alan Crosland. Released in USA on video. Myrna Loy has a bit part in the film. Released in United States Winter December 1980
Oct 18, 2005 · Not much jazz spoken in this 1980 version of the Jolson classic, directed by Richard Fleischer (The Vikings) and starring a very tentative Neil Diamond as a cantor's son who would rather sing commercially than in a synagogue.
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Jerusalem (From "The Jazz Singer" Soundtrack) 3:04. 13. Kol Nidre (From "The Jazz Singer" Soundtrack) 1:38. 14. America (Reprise / From "The Jazz Singer" Soundtrack) 2:22. 10 November 1980 12 Songs, 32 minutes ℗ 2014 Neil Diamond, under exclusive license to Capitol Records, LLC.
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.
Pop singer Neil Diamond stars in this ill-begotten second remake of Al Jolson's seminal 1927 musical The Jazz Singer. The moth-eaten story concerns a cantor's son who desires success as a pop singer, despite the wishes of his imperious father. The film takes place in the present day with Yussel Rabinowitz (Neil Diamond) playing a young (though ...
