The Jazz Singer
“His story will make you cry. His music will make you sing. His triumph will make you cheer.”
Synopsis
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Jazz Singer 25th Anniversary (1980) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-20
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$27.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.09x
+$14.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Baker
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- The Jazz Singer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $27.1M
- Production Studios
- EMI Films, The Jerry Leider Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Fleischer
Herbert Baker, Samson Raphaelson, Stephen H. Foreman
Leonard Rosenman
Isidore Mankofsky
Maury Winetrobe
Jerry Leider
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Fleischer
Director
Harry Horner
Production Design
Herbert Baker
Screenplay
Isidore Mankofsky
Director of Photography
Maury Winetrobe
Editor
Jerry Leider
Producer
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Chris Howell
Stunt Coordinator
Albert Wolsky
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jazz Singer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Jazz Singer about?
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.
Who directed The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer was directed by Richard Fleischer.
Who stars in The Jazz Singer?
The principal cast of The Jazz Singer includes Neil Diamond, Laurence Olivier, Lucie Arnaz, Catlin Adams, Franklyn Ajaye.
When was The Jazz Singer released and how long is it?
The Jazz Singer was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $27.1M at the worldwide box office (2.09 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Jazz Singer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Jazz Singer was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).