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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.
Original Release
12/19/1980
US Release
12/19/1980
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Neil Diamond | Yussel Rabinovitch / Jess Robin |
| Laurence Olivier | Cantor Rabinovitch |
| Lucie Arnaz | Molly Bell |
| Catlin Adams | Rivka Rabinovitch |
| Franklyn Ajaye | Bubba |
| Paul Nicholas | Keith Lennox |
| Sully Boyar | Eddie Gibbs |
| Mike Kellin | Leo |
| James Booth | Paul Rossini |
| Luther Waters | Teddy |
Directors
Richard Fleischer, Sidney J. Furie
Writers
Samson Raphaelson, Herbert Baker, Stephen H. Foreman
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Neil Diamond | Yussel Rabinovitch / Jess Robin |
| Laurence Olivier | Cantor Rabinovitch |
| Lucie Arnaz | Molly Bell |
| Catlin Adams | Rivka Rabinovitch |
| Franklyn Ajaye | Bubba |
| Paul Nicholas | Keith Lennox |
| Sully Boyar | Eddie Gibbs |
| Mike Kellin | Leo |
| James Booth | Paul Rossini |
| Luther Waters | Teddy |
| Oren Waters | Mel |
| Rod Gist | Timmy |
| Walter Janovitz | Rabbi Birnbaum |
| Janet Brandt | Aunt Tillie |
| John Witherspoon | M.C. Cinderella Club |
| Kimmo Virtanen | Tommy |
| David Coburn | Bar Mitzvah Boy |
| Judy Gibson | Peg |
| Hank Garrett | Police Sergeant |
| Ernie Hudson | Heckler |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jerry Leider | Producer |
| Joel Morwood | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1981 | Golden Globe | Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1981 | Golden Globe | Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1981 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |
