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The Jazz Singer
“His story will make you cry. His music will make you sing. His triumph will make you cheer.”
5.9 / 10• 1980• 1h 55m•PG• English
DramaMusicRomance
Storyline
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.
Cast & Crew
Neil Diamond
Jess Robin / Yussel Rabinovitch
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Richard Fleischer's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Jazz Singer is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
