I Want to Sing
I Want to Sing

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I Want to Sing

1971
Movie
80 min
Mandarin

Musical starring Teresa Teng.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: David GreeneGenres: Drama, Music

Plot Summary

A young woman from a rural background, with a powerful singing voice, dreams of a career in music. She faces numerous challenges, including her own insecurities and the pressures of the music industry, as she strives to achieve her aspirations.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised Cybill Shepherd's performance and the musical elements, others found the plot predictable and lacking in depth. Audience reception was also varied, with some connecting with the protagonist's journey and others finding it unremarkable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for Cybill Shepherd's central performance and her singing.

  • Criticism for a generic and predictable storyline.

  • Appreciation for the film's musical numbers, though some found them underdeveloped.

Google audience: Google user reviews are largely unavailable for this film, making it difficult to ascertain specific audience likes or dislikes.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Cybill Shepherd, who was relatively new to acting at the time, performed all of her own singing in the film.

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