The Jazz Singer 1980

Name: The Jazz Singer
Released: 1980-12-17
Cast: Neil Diamond, Laurence Olivier, Lucie Arnaz, Catlin Adams, Franklyn Ajaye

Synopsis:

Jess Robin dreams of a career in popular music, but his father, Cantor Rabinovitch, forbids it, insisting Jess live as a traditional Jew and inherit his position at the synagogue. With the help of friend and professional musician Bubba, Jess gets a chance to go to Los Angeles and have famous singer Keith Lennox record one of his songs. Defying both his father and his wife, Jess leaves New York to pursue his dreams.

Directed by:	Richard Fleischer
Written by:	Herbert Baker
Release date:	1980-12-17
Runtime:	115 minutes
Critics score:	15 / 100
Tagline:	His story will make you cry. His music will make you sing. His triumph will make you cheer.