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Key Information
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| Directors: |
Richard Fleischer |
| Stars: |
Neil Diamond |
| Actors: |
Lucie Arnaz |
| Genre: |
Dramas |
| Subgenre: |
Family Interaction · Musicals |
| MPAA Rating: |
PG (MPAA) |
| Available Formats: |
VHS: Rental Ready |
| UPC: |
013131418996 |
| Release Date: |
1980 |
| Running Time: |
1hr 55min |
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Languages
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| Original Language: |
English |
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DVD Editions
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Format: DVD, 1hr 51min
Release Company: Artisan Entertainment (March 16, 1999)
UPC: 017153333428 |
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VHS Editions
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Format: VHS, 1hr 51min
Release Company: Republic Pictures Home Video (March 11, 1993)
UPC: 017153590739 |
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Credits
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| Screenwriter: |
Herbert Baker |
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Quotes from the Movie
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"It's not tough enough being a Jew?"--Cantor Rabinowitz (Laurence Olivier) to Jess (Neil Diamond), on discoverining that Jess is singing in black face with a soul group |
| More Information |
| Details: |
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. <br> <br> 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 Mo... |
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