Directed by:
Richard FleischerCinematography:
Isidore MankofskyCast:
Neil Diamond, Laurence Olivier, Lucie Arnaz, Catlin Adams, Franklyn Ajaye, Sully Boyar, Mike Kellin, John Witherspoon, Dale Robinette, James Booth (more)Plots(1)
This re-make of the 1927 pioneering 'talkie' of the same name stars Neil Diamond as the Rabbi's son who wants to be a pop singer. This runs counter to his father's (Laurence Olivier) wishes, who had hoped he would follow in his footsteps as Cantor in the Synagogue. A struggle between familial responsibility and religious duty thus ensues. (Optimum Home Entertainment)
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Neil Diamond
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