The Jazz Singer (1980)

Title: The Jazz Singer

Tagline: His story will make you cry. His music will make you sing. His triumph will make you cheer.

Genre: Drama,Music,Romance

Director: Richard Fleischer

Cast: Neil Diamond,Laurence Olivier,Lucie Arnaz,Catlin Adams,Franklyn Ajaye,Paul Nicholas,Sully Boyar,Mike Kellin,James Booth,Luther Waters,Oren Waters,Rod Gist,Walter Janovitz,Janet Brandt,John Witherspoon,Dale Robinette,David Coburn,Judy Gibson,Hank Garrett,Ernie Hudson,James Karen,Edward Jahnke,Tim Herbert,Hugh Gillin,Jill Jaress,Victor Paul,Uri Frenkel,Rex Cutter,Michael Pasternak,Sandy Helberg,Brion James,Douglas Nigh,Patrick Stansfield,Seymour Cassel,Steve Dash,Billie Perkins,Lev Liberman

Status: Released

Release: 1980-12-17

Runtime: 115

Plot: 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 to pursue his dreams.

Trailer Cast Crew Videos

    • Neil Diamond

      Jess Robin / Yussel Rabinovitch
    • 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
    • John Witherspoon

      M.C. Cinderella Club
    • Dale Robinette

      Tommy
    • David Coburn

      Bar Mitzvah Boy
    • Judy Gibson

      Peg
    • Hank Garrett

      Police Sergeant
    • Ernie Hudson

      Heckler
    • James Karen

      Barney Callahan
    • Edward Jahnke

      Guard
    • Tim Herbert

      Technician #1
    • Hugh Gillin

      Texas Bartender
    • Jill Jaress

      Cowgirl
    • Victor Paul

      Irate Driver
    • Uri Frenkel

      The Cantor
    • Rex Cutter

      Semi Driver
    • Michael Pasternak

      Zany Gray
    • Sandy Helberg

      Sound Engineer
    • Ruby R. Levitt (Art)

      Set Decoration
    • Harry Horner (Art)

      Production Design
    • Harriet B. Helberg (Production)

      Casting
    • Richard Fleischer (Directing)

      Director
    • Chris Howell (Crew)

      Stunt Coordinator
    • Jerry Kerns (Costume & Make-Up)

      Hairstylist
    • Christine Lee (Costume & Make-Up)

      Hairstylist
    • Maury Winetrobe (Editing)

      Editor
    • Isidore Mankofsky (Camera)

      Director of Photography
    • Spencer Deverell (Art)

      Art Direction
    • Joel Morwood (Production)

      Associate Producer
    • Herbert Baker (Writing)

      Screenplay
    • Samson Raphaelson (Writing)

      Theatre Play
    • Stephen H. Foreman (Writing)

      Adaptation
    • Leonard Engelman (Costume & Make-Up)

      Makeup Artist
    • Albert Wolsky (Costume & Make-Up)

      Costume Design
    • Ken Speed (Crew)

      Special Effects Coordinator
    • Robert De Vestel (Art)

      Set Decoration
    • Daniel C. Striepeke (Costume & Make-Up)

      Makeup Artist
    • Leonard Rosenman (Sound)

      Original Music Composer
    • Jerry Leider (Production)

      Producer
    • Jazz Singer 25th Anniversary (1980) Trailer

      • Trailer
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