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Sing is a american film of genre Drama released in USA on 31 march 1989 with Lorraine Bracco
Sing (1989)
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Add to a movie listSing is a 1989 film, starring Lorraine Bracco, Peter Dobson and Jessica Steen. The movie is about a fictional New York City SING! production. Supporting cast includes Louise Lasser, George DiCenzo, Patti LaBelle, Yank Azman, Ingrid Veninger and Cuba Gooding, Jr.
The film was written by Dean Pitchford (who also co-wrote the songs) and produced by Craig Zadan; both previously collaborated on Footloose.
Despite numerous petition drives, the film has never been released on DVD.
Synopsis
The story begins with Hannah, a young Jewish teen, as she is completing her senior year of high school. Her Brooklyn neighborhood is falling apart and SING! is one of the only traditions that keep the neighborhood alive. Newly arrived teacher, Miss Lombardo grew up in the neighborhood and returned to be their SING! leader. One cold Christmas night, Miss Lombardo is leaving a neighborhood party when a young man hails her a cab, then attempts to mug her. In self-defense, she bites his hand to release his grip and he screams in pain and terror and flees. The cab driver jokes about not starting the meter yet.Actors
Lorraine Bracco
(Miss Lombardo)
Peter Dobson
(Dominic)
Jessica Steen
(Hannah Gottschalk)
Louise Lasser
(Rosie)
George DiCenzo
(Mr. Marowitz)
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