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The Jazz Singer (1980)

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

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A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.

Release Date
December 17, 1980
Runtime
1h 55m
Rating
5.9/10 (71 votes)

Director: Richard Fleischer

Cast: Neil Diamond, Laurence Olivier, Lucie Arnaz, Catlin Adams, Franklyn Ajaye, Paul Nicholas, Sully Boyar, Mike Kellin

Production: EMI Films, The Jerry Leider Company
traditionrabbimusicalremakeblackfacefather son relationshipjazz musictradition vs modernity
IMDb
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$27M
Full Cast (37 people)

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MK40

Very disappointing. The main character, Jess Robin, is a self-centered and apathetic individual who walks out on his wife (telling her that he would only be gone for two weeks) to pursue a recording contract. He does not return home and instead quickly takes up with his agent, Molly, who he moves in with after telling his wife that he no longer wants a life as a canter. He shows no emotion toward ...

September 5, 2024

The Jazz Singer

The Jazz Singer

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

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

5.9
115 min

A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date12/17/1980
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Cast

Neil Diamond

as Jess Robin / Yussel Rabinovitch

Laurence Olivier

as Cantor Rabinovitch

Lucie Arnaz

as Molly Bell

Catlin Adams

as Rivka Rabinovitch

Franklyn Ajaye

as Bubba

Paul Nicholas

as Keith Lennox

Sully Boyar

as Eddie Gibbs

Mike Kellin

as Leo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Jazz Singer about?

A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.

How long is The Jazz Singer?

1h 55m

When was The Jazz Singer released?

December 17, 1980

Who directed The Jazz Singer?

Richard Fleischer

Who stars in The Jazz Singer?

Neil Diamond, Laurence Olivier, Lucie Arnaz

What genre is The Jazz Singer?

Drama, Music, Romance

What is The Jazz Singer rated?

PG

Is The Jazz Singer available to stream?

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads