The Jazz Singer

Directed by Richard Fleischer
PG
1980    1h 55mDrama, Romance,
6.026%70%
The son of a Jewish Cantor must defy the traditions of his religious father in order to pursue his dream of being a popular singer.

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Cast of The Jazz Singer

  • Neil DiamondJess Robin / Yussel Rabinovitch
  • Laurence OlivierCantor Rabinovitch
  • Lucie ArnazMolly Bell
  • Catlin AdamsRivka Rabinovitch
  • Franklyn AjayeBubba
  • Paul NicholasKeith Lennox
  • Sully BoyarEddie Gibbs
  • Mike KellinLeo
  • James BoothPaul Rossini
  • Luther WatersTeddy
  • Oren WatersMel
  • Rod GistTimmy
  • Walter JanovitzRabbi Birnbaum
  • Janet BrandtAunt Tillie
  • John WitherspoonM.C. Cinderella Club
  • Dale RobinetteTommy
  • David CoburnBar Mitzvah Boy
  • Judy GibsonPeg
  • Hank GarrettPolice Sergeant
  • Ernie HudsonHeckler
  • James KarenBarney Callahan
  • Edward JahnkeGuard
  • Tim HerbertTechnician #1
  • Hugh GillinTexas Bartender
  • Jill JaressCowgirl
  • Victor PaulIrate Driver
  • Uri FrenkelThe Cantor
  • Rex CutterSemi Driver
  • Michael PasternakZany Gray
  • Sandy HelbergSound Engineer
  • Brion JamesMan in Bar
  • Douglas NighTechnician #2
  • Patrick StansfieldStage Manager
  • Seymour CasselUnnamed
  • Steve DashPoliceman
  • Billie PerkinsWaitress
  • Lev LibermanBoots (uncredited)
  • Richard FleischerDirector
  • Samson RaphaelsonWriter
  • Herbert BakerWriter
  • Stephen H. ForemanWriter
  • Jerry LeiderProducer

The Jazz Singer Ratings & Reviews

  • Mister ArnMay 23, 2025
    This remake is all about Neil Diamond and his music. It didn't matter that he was too old for the lead. Lucie Arnaz shines as the love interest.

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