Movie "The Jazz Singer" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Jazz Singer"

Neil Diamond stars as Yussel in this tale of a young Jewish cantor who strives to make a career in music. Against the wishes of his rigid father and his loving wife, Yussel travels to California to play his music. Swept up by the excitement, he meets a woman who shares his dream. He grows apart from his family, and becomes confused about what he should ultimately do with his life.

Starring actors in "The Jazz Singer" movie:

Neil Diamond as a character Jess Robin Neil Diamond also starred in the next movies: "Saving Silverman" in a role of Himself;

Laurence Olivier as a character Cantor Rabinovitch Laurence Olivier also starred in the next movies: "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow" in a role of Dr. Totenkopf; "The Bounty" in a role of Admiral Hood; "Clash of the Titans" in a role of Zeus; "Pride and Prejudice" in a role of Mr. Darcy; "Hamlet" in a role of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark; "The Shoes of the Fisherman" in a role of Piotr Ilyich Kamenev; "Marathon Man" in a role of Dr. Christian Szell; "The Boys from Brazil" in a role of Ezra Lieberman;

Lucie Arnaz as a character Molly Bell Lucie Arnaz also starred in the next movies: "Down to You" in a role of Judy Connelly;

Catlin Adams as a character Rivka Rabinovitch Catlin Adams starred only in the movie "The Jazz Singer"

Franklyn Ajaye as a character Bubba Franklyn Ajaye also starred in the next movies: "The 'burbs" in a role of Detective #1; "Stir Crazy" in a role of Young Man in Hospital; "Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy" in a role of Himself;

Paul Nicholas as a character Keith Lennox Paul Nicholas also starred in the next movies: "Tommy" in a role of Cousin Kevin;

Sully Boyar as a character Eddie Gibbs Sully Boyar also starred in the next movies: "The King of Marvin Gardens" in a role of Lebowitz; "Dog Day Afternoon" in a role of Mulvaney; "The Entity" in a role of Mr. Reisz;

Mike Kellin as a character Leo Mike Kellin also starred in the next movies: "Midnight Express" in a role of Mr. Hayes; "God Told Me To" in a role of Deputy Police Commissioner; "Just Before Dawn" in a role of Ty;

James Booth as a character Paul Rossini James Booth also starred in the next movies: "Keeping Mum" in a role of Mr. Brown;

Luther Waters as a character Teddy Luther Waters starred only in the movie "The Jazz Singer"

Oren Waters as a character Mel Oren Waters starred only in the movie "The Jazz Singer"

Rod Gist as a character Timmy Rod Gist starred only in the movie "The Jazz Singer"

Walter Janovitz as a character Rabbi Birnbaum Walter Janovitz also starred in the next movies: "The Frisco Kid" in a role of Old Amish Man;

Janet Brandt as a character Aunt Tillie Janet Brandt also starred in the next movies: "Oh, God! You Devil" in a role of Mrs. K;

John Witherspoon as a character M.C. Cinderella Club John Witherspoon also starred in the next movies: "Next Friday" in a role of Willie Jones; "Friday" in a role of Mr. Jones; "Vampire in Brooklyn" in a role of Silas Green; "Boomerang" in a role of Mr. Jackson; "After Sex" in a role of Gene;