Overview
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorRichard Fleischer
WriterHerbert Baker
Cast
Neil Diamond
Jess Robin / Yussel Rabinovitch
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
Dale Robinette
Tommy
David Coburn
Bar Mitzvah Boy
Judy Gibson
Peg
Hank Garrett
Police Sergeant
Ernie Hudson
Heckler
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Keywords
traditionrabbimusicalremakeblackfacefather son relationshipjazz musictradition vs modernity
Details
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$27M
TMDb Votes
71
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026