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Catlin Adams, Ernie Hudson, Franklyn Ajaye

Against his traditional father's wishes, the son of a Jewish cantor becomes a pop singer.

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PG, 1 hr. 55 min.

Directed by: Catlin Adams, Ernie Hudson, Franklyn Ajaye, James Booth, James Karen, Laurence Olivier, Lucie Arnaz, Mike Kellin, Neil Diamond, Paul Nicholas, Ralph Thomas, Richard Fleischer, Sully Boyar

Release Date: December 19, 1980

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DVD Release Date: March 15, 2000

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Flixster Reviews (229)

  • chadroesti
    September 20, 2007
    chadroesti
    I had to watch this damn movie a bunch when I was a kid - NOTHING ELSE ON GODDAMN IT HBO!
  • Wileoese
    June 9, 2009
    Wileoese
    Some parts were vert tacky but otherwise it was OK.
  • majikhandzz
    March 1, 2009
    majikhandzz
    Neil Diamond's only great acting movie, because it really was about him
  • enry7515
    January 13, 2009
    enry7515
    La segunda versión,muy buena por cierto
  • JohnnyRotten5455
    November 29, 2008
    JohnnyRotten5455
    Don't get me wrong, I love Neil Diamond's music, but acting is not his calling.
  • lyndatounas2
    October 9, 2008
    lyndatounas2
    i want to see this movie
  • pjupitermoon
    October 2, 2008
    pjupitermoon
    On of the few remakes I like
  • mikeylovesgregg
    August 10, 2008
    mikeylovesgregg
    Great music, shitty shitty acting by Neil Diamond...
  • SaintFrancisofAssisi
    June 8, 2008
    SaintFrancisofAssisi
    Not at all interested
  • LeoToTo2025
    May 19, 2008
    LeoToTo2025
    For fans of Neil Diamond and pop music!!!!!!

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