Sing (1989)
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43% of critics liked it
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83% of users liked it
(1,235 ratings)
In this tuneful teen drama, two disparate high school students, he a street-wise Italian rebel and she a sweet naive Jewish girl, fall in love while preparing for the annual "Sing," a competition between seniors and the other grades attending Brooklyn schools. It is the caring school music… More In this tuneful teen drama, two disparate high school students, he a street-wise Italian rebel and she a sweet naive Jewish girl, fall in love while preparing for the annual "Sing," a competition between seniors and the other grades attending Brooklyn schools. It is the caring school music teacher who involves the street-tough, for he sees tremendous talent in the youth. With the help of the teacher and the affection of the young woman, the angry youngster, mends his self-destructive ways and makes the annual musical a smashing success. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Richard J. Baskin, Richard Baskin
- Written By
- Dean Pitchford
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Drama
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1989 Wide
- Studio
- TriStar Pictures
Critic Reviews
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James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
Attempt to recreate "Footloose" fire in Brooklyn doesn't work; a few good songs, though
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Cast
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Lorraine Bracco
as Miss Lombardo
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Peter Dobson
as Dominic
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Jessica Steen
as Hannah
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Louise Lasser
as Rosie
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Patti LaBelle
as Mrs. DeVere
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George DiCenzo
as Mr. Marowitz
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Susan Peretz
as Mrs. Tucci
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Laurnea Wilkerson
as Zena
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Rachel Sweet
as Cecelia
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Jason Blicker
as Art
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Sabrina Boudot
as Cheap Chick
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Les Carlson
as Suit
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Indrani de Souza
as Cheap Chick
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Marcia Diamond
as Jewish Mother
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Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Stanley
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Phil Jarrett
as Stan
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Gino Marrocco
as Mr. Abaidi
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Marilyn Peppiatt
as Mrs. Simonides
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Ingrid Veninger
as Naomi
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Ilan Rosenberg
as Greasy Guy
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Elena Kudaba
as Grandma
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Jank Azman
as Mr. Frye
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Leonard Chow
as Wilson
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Reg Dreger
as Guard
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Sam Moses
as Murray Bloom
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Mark Terene
as Cab Driver
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Rino Romano
as Blade
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Bunty Webb
as Old Jewish Lady
