The Jazz Singer (1980) - film review

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The Jazz Singer is an American film first released in 1980, directed by Richard Fleischer. The film stars Neil Diamond, Laurence Olivier, Lucie Arnaz, Catlin Adams and Franklyn Ajaye. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Richard Fleischer
Script: Samson Raphaelson, Herbert Baker, Stephen H. Foreman
Photo: Isidore Mankofsky
Music: Leonard Rosenman
Cast: Neil Diamond (Jess Robin), 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), Tim Herbert (Technician #1), Edward Jahnke (Guard), Hugh Gillin (Texas Bartender), Jill Jaress (Cowgirl), Victor Paul (Irate Driver), Cantor Uri Frenkel (The Cantor), Rex Cutter (Semi Driver), Michael Pasternak (Zany Gray), Sandy Helberg (Sound Engineer), Brion James (Man in Bar), Douglas Nigh (Technician #2), Patrick Stansfield (Stage Manager), Lev Liberman (Boots)
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 115 min

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