Neil Diamond stars in this motion picture as Yussel Rabinovitch, a young Jewish cantor who strives to make a career outside the synagogue in popular music as Jess Robin. Against the wishes of his rigid father and his loving wife, Yussel travels from New York City to Los Angeles to play his music. Swept up by the excitement, he meets a spunky manager who believes in his talent and shares his dream. He grows apart from his family, and becomes confused about what he should ultimately do with his life.
Release Date: 19 December 1980Runtime: 115 min
Stars:
- Catlin Adams
- Franklyn Ajaye
- James Booth
- Janet Brandt
- John Witherspoon
- Laurence Olivier
- Lucie Arnaz
- Luther Waters
- Mike Kellin
- Neil Diamond
- Oren Waters
- Paul Nicholas
- Rod Gist
- Sully Boyar
- Walter Janovitz
Director: Richard Fleischer
