# The Jazz Singer (1980)

> A Jewish cantor reinvents himself as a pop singer, forcing a painful choice between musical ambition, family tradition, and romantic loyalty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9131

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Drama, Music, Romance
- Director: Richard Fleischer
- Cast: Neil Diamond, Laurence Olivier, Lucie Arnaz, Catlin Adams, Franklyn Ajaye, Paul Nicholas, Sully Boyar, Mike Kellin
- TMDB rating: 5.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080948/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sentimental, heightened, wistful, music movie night, classic remake exploration

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