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American Pop

1981-02-13 · 96 min · ★ 6.9

Animation · Music · Drama · History

The history of American popular music runs parallel with the history of a Russian Jewish immigrant family, with each male descendant possessing different musical abilities.

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Directors
Ralph Bakshi
Production companies
Bakshi Productions, Aspen Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America, Netherlands, South Korea, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,500,000
Revenue
USD 6,000,000

Top Cast

Ron ThompsonRon ThompsonTony Belinksy / Pete Belinksy (voice)
Lisa Jane PerskyLisa Jane PerskyBella (voice)
Jeffrey LippaZalmie Belinksy (voice)
Frank De KovaFrank De KovaCrisco (voice)
Roz KellyRoz KellyEva Tanguay (voice)
Mews SmallMews SmallFrankie (as Marya Small)
Elsa RavenElsa RavenHannele (voice)
Vincent SchiavelliVincent SchiavelliTheatre Owner (voice)
Richard MollRichard MollBeat Poet (voice)
Lynda WiesmeierLynda WiesmeierThe Blonde (voice)
Lee VingLee VingPunk Rocker (voice)
Jerry HollandLouie (voice)
Gene BorkanGene BorkanIzzy (voice)
Rick SingerBenny (voice)
Ben FrommerPalumbo (voice)
Amy LevittNancy (voice)
Leonard StoneLeonard StoneLeo Stern (voice)
Eric TaslitzLittle Pete (voice)
Beatrice ColenBeatrice ColenProstitute (voice)
Hilary BeaneShowgirl #1 (voice)

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