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Sing

  • 19891989
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
795
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Sing (1989)
A teen film about an Italian punk forced to work with an innocent Jewish girl.
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A teen film about an Italian punk forced to work with an innocent Jewish girl.A teen film about an Italian punk forced to work with an innocent Jewish girl.A teen film about an Italian punk forced to work with an innocent Jewish girl.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
795
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Richard Baskin
  • Writer
    • Dean Pitchford
  • Stars
    • Lorraine Bracco
    • Peter Dobson
    • Jessica Steen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Baskin
  • Writer
    • Dean Pitchford
  • Stars
    • Lorraine Bracco
    • Peter Dobson
    • Jessica Steen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 22User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 0:31
    Trailer

    Photos23

    Sing (1989)
    Peter Dobson and Jessica Steen in Sing (1989)
    Peter Dobson in Sing (1989)
    Peter Dobson and Jessica Steen in Sing (1989)
    Sing (1989)
    Jessica Steen in Sing (1989)
    Patti LaBelle in Sing (1989)
    Louise Lasser in Sing (1989)
    Sing (1989)
    Sing (1989)
    Lorraine Bracco in Sing (1989)
    Lorraine Bracco and Peter Dobson in Sing (1989)

    Top cast

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    Lorraine Bracco
    Lorraine Bracco
    • Miss Lombardoas Miss Lombardo
    Peter Dobson
    Peter Dobson
    • Dominicas Dominic
    Jessica Steen
    Jessica Steen
    • Hannah Gottschalkas Hannah Gottschalk
    Louise Lasser
    Louise Lasser
    • Rosieas Rosie
    George DiCenzo
    George DiCenzo
    • Mr. Marowitzas Mr. Marowitz
    Patti LaBelle
    Patti LaBelle
    • Mrs. DeVereas Mrs. DeVere
    Susan Peretz
    Susan Peretz
    • Mrs. Tuccias Mrs. Tucci
    Laurnea Wilkerson
    • Zenaas Zena
    Rachel Sweet
    Rachel Sweet
    • Cecelia (singer)as Cecelia (singer)
    Scott Wentworth
    • Freddyas Freddy
    David Coury
    • Mickeyas Mickey
    Yank Azman
    Yank Azman
    • Mr. Fryeas Mr. Frye
    • (as Jank Azman)
    Jason Blicker
    Jason Blicker
    • Arias Ari
    Cuba Gooding Jr.
    Cuba Gooding Jr.
    • Stanleyas Stanley
    Adam Kositsky
    • Nathanas Nathan
    Sam Moses
    Sam Moses
    • Murray Bloomas Murray Bloom
    Ingrid Veninger
    • Naomias Naomi
    Sabrina Boudot
    • Cheap Chickas Cheap Chick
    • (as Sabrina Boudout)
    • Director
      • Richard Baskin
    • Writer
      • Dean Pitchford
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    A woman returns to her high school as a teacher and convinces the school punk to become involved in the schools annual production "sing". When the board of education decides to close the school and refuses to allow the annual event to be held, the neighborhood and students come together to put the event on one last time. A cross between "Fame" and "Footloose". —Tony Laird <garde@iname.com>
    • high school
    • italian
    • one word title
    • dancing
    • school play
    • 2 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      As if of 2020, this film has never gotten a DVD and Blu-ray release.
    • Goofs
      When Dominic picks up a bread stick at Hannah's 18th, she lowers her hand from her brow in a closeup shot, and then again in a wide angle.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Dream Team/Sing/Troop Beverly Hills/Crusoe/Powwow Highway (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Birthday Suit
      Written by 'Rhett Lawrence' and Dean Pitchford

      Performed by Johnny Kemp

    User reviews22

    Review
    Top review
    A must see for 80's lovers
    This movie has been a favorite of mine since I saw it for the first time in 1989. If you love 80's movies you'll love this one. It's got somewhat of a star studded cast. Not many people have ever heard of this movie so it's not shocking that an up and coming Cuba Gooding Jr goes unnoticed in his small role. Others included are Miss Patti Labelle and Peter Dobson who would later appear in a few other movies and television roles.

    I wouldn't classify this movie as a dance movie along the same lines as Girls Just Want to Have Fun etc. There is a bit of dancing but it's not the storyline.

    It's a classic 80s movie. Young rebel without a cause meets sweet innocent young girl. Girl melts guys heart of ice guy makes girl cry but somehow it all works out in the end.

    A Must See.
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    • LuvThe80s
    • Aug 24, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 31, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sing - Die Brooklyn-Story
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • TriStar Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $11,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,260,616
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,315,872
      • Apr 2, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,260,616
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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