In New York City, Yussel Rabinowitz (Neil Diamond) trains to be a cantor. Although his father (Laurence Olivier) and wife, Rivka (Catlin Adams), don't approve, he also sings and writes songs for a black soul group under the name Jess Robin. When the group gets an opportunity in California, their leader, Bubba (Franklyn Ajaye), .. Read more
| Starring | Neil Diamond, Laurence Olivier, Lucie Arnez, Catlin Adams |
|---|---|
| Director | Richard Fleischer |
| Genres | Music/Musical |
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In New York City, Yussel Rabinowitz (Neil Diamond) trains to be a cantor. Although his father (Laurence Olivier) and wife, Rivka (Catlin Adams), don't approve, he also sings and writes songs for a black soul group under the name Jess Robin. When the group gets an opportunity in California, their leader, Bubba (Franklyn Ajaye), asks Jess to join them. Reluctantly, Rivka and his father let him go. In Los Angeles, Jess meets record company executive Molly Bell (Lucie Arnaz). Impressed by his music, she tries to promote him. However, Jess still struggles and is about to give up when Molly gets him a solo TV spot. Just as Jess seems set for stardom, Rivka and his father arrive to plead for his return. Samson Raphaelson's play about a talented singer's attempts to break away from a restrictive religious family was first filmed in 1927--when it became the first talkie. This--the third version--was made in 1980. Directed by Richard Fleischer after another director was dismissed, the film focuses on Molly's struggles to find opportunities for Jess, then on Jess's subsequent concert performances. Neil Diamond carries the film, singing his own songs with verve.
| Starring | Neil Diamond, Laurence Olivier, Lucie Arnez, Catlin Adams |
|---|---|
| Director | Richard Fleischer |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 50 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Music/Musical |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1980 To Rent: DVD: not available |
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Neil Diamond who the hell is Neil Diamond?
I have to say when I was told to watch this movie I expected a horribly dated, gearish eighties movie. Im pleased to say it was but in a very classical sense it... read more »
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Not my cup of tea.
Rented this because of other reviews but couldn't finish it. Thought I hadn't seen the film before but now remember not being able to watch more than 30... read more »
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Jazz Singer
This was a very entertaining film. The sound of the music in the opening scenes attracted my wife from a TV program she was watching in another room, We both ... read more »
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Great film
Fine story about one of the all time great singers.
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