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Jazz Singer (1980)  link to Jazz Singer on IMDb  

Number: 895

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IMDb Rating:
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5.8/10 (3.1K votes)

Also known as: The Jazz Singer

Country: United States, 115 minutes

Spoken languages: English

Genres: Drama, Music, Romance

Director(s): Richard Fleischer

Storyline:
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.

Cast:

Neil Diamond Jess Robin / Yussel Rabinovitch
Laurence Olivier Cantor Rabinovitch
Lucie Arnaz Molly Bell
Catlin Adams Rivka Rabinovitch
Franklyn Ajaye Bubba

Medium: DVD R/RW, Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Location: Drawer 5 Slot 54

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 1.85:1