Directed by:
Richard FleischerCinematography:
Isidore MankofskyCast:
Neil Diamond, Laurence Olivier, Lucie Arnaz, Catlin Adams, Franklyn Ajaye, Sully Boyar, Mike Kellin, John Witherspoon, Dale Robinette, James Booth (more)Plots(1)
Neil Diamond stars as Yussel in this tale of a young Jewish cantor who strives to make a career in music. Against the wishes of his rigid father and his loving wife, Yussel travels to California to play his music. Swept up by the excitement, he meets a woman who shares his dream. He grows apart from his family, and becomes confused about what he should ultimately do with his life. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Neil Diamond
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Laurence Olivier
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Lucie Arnaz
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Catlin Adams
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James Booth
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Sandy Helberg
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