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Dec 19, 1980 · The Jazz Singer: Directed by Richard Fleischer, Sidney J. Furie. With Neil Diamond, Laurence Olivier, Lucie Arnaz, Catlin Adams. 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.
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- Drama, Music, Romance
- Richard Fleischer, Sidney J. Furie
- 1980-12-19
Sir Laurence Olivier was cast as Cantor Rabinovitch, for a $1 million, ten-week contract. Filming was finally able to commence on January 7, 1980, though problems immediately started again. Diamond — who was making his acting debut — struggled in his transition from performing to acting.
Laurence Olivier. Cantor Rabinovitch. Lucie Arnaz. Molly Bell. Catlin Adams. Rivka Rabinovitch. Franklyn Ajaye. Bubba. Paul Nicholas. Keith Lennox. Sully Boyar. Eddie Gibbs. Mike Kellin. Leo. James Booth. Paul Rossini. Luther Waters. Teddy. Oren Waters. Mel. Rod Gist. Timmy. Walter Janovitz. Rabbi Birnbaum. Janet Brandt. Aunt Tillie.
1980. 1 hr 55 mins. Drama. PG. Watchlist. Where to Watch. Remake of the 1927 classic about a cantor's son who enters show business. Director. 1 Credit. Richard Fleischer. Screenwriter. 4 Credits....
- Richard Fleischer
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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.
Richard Fleischer. Herbert Baker. 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 ...
