Sing (1989): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Sing is a 1989 drama directed by Richard J. Baskin, starring Jessica Steen as Hannah Gottschalk, Lorraine Bracco and Peter Dobson. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $2.3 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Richard J. Baskin
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sing About?
The premise of Sing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a talented but volatile streetwise teen with a gift for singing and dancing is chosen by his high‑school music teacher to headline the senior production of ‘Sing,’ he must confront his rebellious, self‑destructive habits and deal with a growing attraction to his co‑star, forcing him to choose a different path.
Sing Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- teenager
- high school
- italian
- one word title
- dancing
- school play
- cult film
- street life
Sing Cast & Characters
Jessica Steen leads the cast as Hannah Gottschalk, with Lorraine Bracco as Miss Lombardo and Peter Dobson as Dominic. Directed by Richard J. Baskin; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard J. Baskin
- Jessica Steen as Hannah Gottschalk
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Lorraine Bracco as Miss Lombardo -
Peter Dobson as Dominic -
Cuba Gooding Jr. as Stanley
Also Starring in Sing
· 15 more- Patti LaBelle Mrs. DeVere
- Louise Lasser Rosie
- George DiCenzo Mr. Marowitz
- Jason Blicker Ari
- Ingrid Veninger Naomi
- Elena Kudaba Grandma
- Yank Azman Mr. Frye
- Susan Peretz Mrs. Tucci
- Scott Wentworth Freddy
- Sam Moses Murray Bloom
- Rachel Sweet Cecelia
- Michael Fennell Dancer
- Laurnea Wilkerson Zena
- David Coury Mickey
- Randy Lutterman Clarissa
Sing Plot Summary
What happens in Sing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Hannah Gottschalk, Jessica Steen is finishing her senior year in a Brooklyn neighborhood that’s fraying at the edges, and a long-running tradition called SING! remains one of the few bright threads holding the community together. The recently returned Miss Lombardo, Lorraine Bracco, steps in as the SING! leader, determined to keep the show alive while guiding the kids through a season of changing times. The cold pull of winter mirrors the mood on the streets, where hopes ride on a yearly musical showcase that still feels like a heartbeat for everyone who calls the block home.
Full summary
The whole story of Sing, scene by scene
Sing Box Office
Sing grossed $2.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.3M
- US & Canada
- $2.3M
How Well Do You Know Sing?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the senior student that is elected leader of the SING! competition at the start of the film?
Sing Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Sing - Il sogno di Brooklyn” and “Sing - Die Brooklyn-Story”.
- Also known as
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- Sing - Il sogno di Brooklyn
- Sing - Die Brooklyn-Story
Seen Sing?
Movies Like Sing
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sing Street, Sing and Sing, Young People.
Sing FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Sing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sing?
Sing runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Sing released?
Sing was released on March 31, 1989.
Who directed Sing?
Sing was directed by Richard J. Baskin.
Who is in the cast of Sing?
Sing stars Jessica Steen as Hannah Gottschalk, Lorraine Bracco as Miss Lombardo and Peter Dobson as Dominic, among 19 credited actors.
How much did Sing make at the box office?
Sing grossed $2.3 million worldwide.
Does Sing have a post-credit scene?
No. Sing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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