The Jazz Singer
5.871
115 minutes
12/17/1980
Overview
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.
Cast List
Neil Diamond
as Jess Robin / Yussel Rabinovitch
Laurence Olivier
as Cantor Rabinovitch
Lucie Arnaz
as Molly Bell
Catlin Adams
as Rivka Rabinovitch
Franklyn Ajaye
as Bubba
Paul Nicholas
as Keith Lennox
Sully Boyar
as Eddie Gibbs
Mike Kellin
as Leo
James Booth
as Paul Rossini
Luther Waters
as Teddy
Oren Waters
as Mel
Rod Gist
as Timmy
Walter Janovitz
as Rabbi Birnbaum
Janet Brandt
as Aunt Tillie
John Witherspoon
as M.C. Cinderella Club
Dale Robinette
as Tommy
David Coburn
as Bar Mitzvah Boy
Judy Gibson
as Peg
Hank Garrett
as Police Sergeant
Ernie Hudson
as Heckler
James Karen
as Barney Callahan
Edward Jahnke
as Guard
Tim Herbert
as Technician #1
Hugh Gillin
as Texas Bartender
Jill Jaress
as Cowgirl
Victor Paul
as Irate Driver
Uri Frenkel
as The Cantor
Rex Cutter
as Semi Driver
Michael Pasternak
as Zany Gray
Sandy Helberg
as Sound Engineer
Brion James
as Man in Bar
Douglas Nigh
as Technician #2
Patrick Stansfield
as Stage Manager
Seymour Cassel
as Unnamed
Steve Dash
as Policeman
Billie Perkins
as Waitress
Lev Liberman
as Boots (uncredited)