The Jazz Singer

1980 - USA - 115 min. - Feature, Color
 

Synopsis


Neil Diamond stars as Yussel in this tale of a young Jewish cantor who strives to make a career in music. Against the wishes of his rigid father and his loving wife, Yussel travels to California to play his music. Swept up by the excitement, he meets a woman who shares his dream. He grows apart from his family, and becomes confused about what he should ultimately do with his life.


 


Cast

Neil Diamond, Laurence Olivier, Lucie Arnaz, Catlin Adams, Franklyn Ajaye, Paul Nicholas, Sully Boyar 

Director(s) 
Richard Fleischer 

Languages
English
 

Genre
Drama / Music
 

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