Der Jazz-Sänger (1980)
Der junge jüdische Kantor Yussel Rabinovitch scheint, glücklich verheiratet mit seiner Frau Rivka, sein Leben der Religion und Kirchenmusik gewidmet zu haben, geleitet von seinem angesehenen Vater, dem Rabbi der Gemeinde. Doch heimlich schreibt Yussel und dem Decknamen Jess Robin Songs für eine farbige Jazz-Gesangsgruppe und beweist in einem Notfall auch sein eigenes Gesangstalent. Als Bubba, einer der Gruppe, einen Song von Jess dem Rockmusiker Keith Lennox vorspielt, ist dieser begeistert und holt Jess zu sich nach L.A., wo dieser mit der Musikwelt erst richtig in Kontakt kommt - und schon bald in der attraktiven Molly eine Agentin findet. Doch sein Vater und seine Frau versuchen ihn zurückzuholen, was jedoch scheitert - Jess will sich scheiden lassen und Molly heiraten. Daraufhin verstößt ihn sein Vater und Jess sucht daraufhin an der Schwelle zum Erfolg die Flucht in der Einsamkeit.
Der Regisseur:
Richard Fleischer
Der Autor:
Herbert Baker
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Neil Diamond as Jess Robin / Yussel Rabinovitch |
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Laurence Olivier as Cantor Rabinovitch |
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Lucie Arnaz as Molly Bell |
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Catlin Adams as Rivka Rabinovitch |
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Franklyn Ajaye as Bubba |
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Paul Nicholas as Keith Lennox |
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Sully Boyar as Eddie Gibbs |
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Mike Kellin as Leo |
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James Booth as Paul Rossini |
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Luther Waters as Teddy |
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Oren Waters as Mel |
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Rod Gist as Timmy |
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Walter Janovitz as Rabbi Birnbaum |
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Janet Brandt as Aunt Tillie |
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John Witherspoon as M.C. Cinderella Club |
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Dale Robinette as Tommy |
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David Coburn as Bar Mitzvah Boy |
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Judy Gibson as Peg |
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Hank Garrett as Police Sergeant |
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Ernie Hudson as Heckler |
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James Karen as Barney Callahan |
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Edward Jahnke as Guard |
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Tim Herbert as Technician #1 |
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Hugh Gillin as Texas Bartender |
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Jill Jaress as Cowgirl |
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Victor Paul as Irate Driver |
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Uri Frenkel as The Cantor |
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Rex Cutter as Semi Driver |
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Michael Pasternak as Zany Gray |
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Sandy Helberg as Sound Engineer |
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Brion James as Man in Bar |
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Douglas Nigh as Technician #2 |
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Patrick Stansfield as Stage Manager |
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Seymour Cassel as Unnamed |
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Steve Dash as Policeman |
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Billie Perkins as Waitress |
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Lev Liberman as Boots (uncredited) |
| Directing | Richard Fleischer | Director |
| Art | Harry Horner | Production Design |
| Production | Joel Morwood | Associate Producer |
| Writing | Herbert Baker | Screenplay |
| Writing | Samson Raphaelson | Theatre Play |
| Writing | Stephen H. Foreman | Adaptation |
| Camera | Isidore Mankofsky | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Maury Winetrobe | Editor |
| Production | Jerry Leider | Producer |
| Production | Harriet B. Helberg | Casting |
| Sound | Leonard Rosenman | Original Music Composer |
| Crew | Ken Speed | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Crew | Chris Howell | Stunt Coordinator |
| Art | Spencer Deverell | Art Direction |
| Art | Robert De Vestel | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Daniel C. Striepeke | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Albert Wolsky | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jerry Kerns | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Christine Lee | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Leonard Engelman | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Ruby R. Levitt | Set Decoration |
