The Musical Singer (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1985, The Musical Singer is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Dennis Yu, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Entertainment manager James Wong loses his lead singer Jannie Fong when she breaks her contract. Angered, he turns his efforts to making a young dancer named Russell, who has no singing experience, into an even more successful singer than Miss Fong. During his climb to success, Russell's girlfriend, Dionne, feels alienated from him.
Who’s in it. The Musical Singer stars Russell Wong as Russell, Anita Mui Yim-Fong as Jannie Fong Tai Kim, James Wong Jim as James Wong Man Sze and Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Musical Singer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Musical Singer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Musical Singer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Musical Singer (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Musical Singer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Musical Singer worth watching?
- The Musical Singer holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Musical Singer?
- The Musical Singer stars Russell Wong, Anita Mui Yim-Fong, James Wong Jim, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong and Cher Yeung Suet-Yee.
- When was The Musical Singer released?
- The Musical Singer was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.