The Jazz Singer (1980)
Drama
Music
Romance
Jess Robin dreams of a career in popular music, but his father, Cantor Rabinovitch, forbids it, insisting Jess live as a traditional Jew and inherit his position at the synagogue. With the help of friend and professional musician Bubba, Jess gets a chance to go to Los Angeles and have famous singer Keith Lennox record one of his songs. Defying both his father and his wife, Jess leaves New York to pursue his dreams.
Cast
Jess Robin / Yussel Rabinovitch
Cantor Rabinovitch
Mel
Timmy
Rabbi Birnbaum
Aunt Tillie
M.C. Cinderella Club
Tommy
Bar Mitzvah Boy
Peg
Police Sergeant
Heckler
Molly Bell
Barney Callahan
Guard
Technician #1
Texas Bartender
Cowgirl
Irate Driver
The Cantor
Semi Driver
Zany Gray
Sound Engineer
Rivka Rabinovitch
Man in Bar
Technician #2
Stage Manager
Unnamed
Policeman
Waitress
Boots (uncredited)
Bubba
Keith Lennox
Eddie Gibbs
Leo
Paul Rossini
Teddy
Crew
Director
Production Design
Theatre Play
Screenplay
Adaptation
Director of Photography
Editor
Producer
Original Music Composer
Casting
Special Effects Coordinator
Stunt Coordinator
Art Direction
Set Decoration
Set Decoration
Costume Design
Makeup Artist
Hairstylist
Hairstylist
Makeup Artist
Associate Producer