---
title: "The Jazz Singer"
year: 1980
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-jazz-singer-1980"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 15310
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Jazz Singer (1980) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-jazz-singer-1980

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Jazz Singer is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Drama, Music, Romance. Produced and broadcast by EMI Films, The Jerry Leider Company. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young Jewish man struggles between his old-fashioned family and his jazz career."

### Why Watch
- features musical performances
- explores a conflict between tradition and individuality

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains dramatic conflicts that may upset viewers
- involves family objections
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with emotional family conflict and drama.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, musical, romantic, emotional

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard Fleischer
- **Networks / Studios**: EMI Films, The Jerry Leider Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Neil Diamond** as *Jess Robin / Yussel Rabinovitch*
- **Laurence Olivier** as *Cantor Rabinovitch*
- **Lucie Arnaz** as *Molly Bell*
- **Catlin Adams** as *Rivka Rabinovitch*
- **Franklyn Ajaye** as *Bubba*
- **Paul Nicholas** as *Keith Lennox*
- **Sully Boyar** as *Eddie Gibbs*
- **Mike Kellin** as *Leo*
- **James Booth** as *Paul Rossini*
- **Luther Waters** as *Teddy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Jazz Singer released?
The film was released on 12/17/1980 in the US.

### Q: What genres is the film associated with?
It is classified under drama, music, and romance.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Richard Fleischer.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The cast includes Neil Diamond, Laurence Olivier, Lucie Arnaz, Catlin Adams, and Franklyn Ajaye.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 55 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Jazz Singer — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15310)
- [The Jazz Singer (1980): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/250008-the-jazz-singer/tvurci)
- [The Jazz Singer (1980)](https://www.sms.cz/film/the-jazz-singer-1980)
- [The Jazz Singer (1980) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/2752-the-jazz-singer/prehled/)

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