American Pop

Name: American Pop
Director: Ralph Bakshi
Genre: Animation, Music, Drama, History
Released: 1981
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Ron Thompson, Lisa Jane Persky, Jeffrey Lippa, Frank De Kova, Roz Kelly

All those years, all those dreams, all those sons... one of them is going to be a star.

19811h 36m6.9(127 votes)

AnimationMusicDramaHistory

Synopsis

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.

American Pop (1981) is a animation, music, drama, and history film directed by Ralph Bakshi. It stars Ron Thompson, Lisa Jane Persky, and Jeffrey Lippa. The film runs for 1 hour 36 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 127 votes.

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Director

Ralph Bakshi

Cast

Ron Thompson

Tony Belinksy / Pete Belinksy (voice)

Lisa Jane Persky

Bella (voice)

Jeffrey Lippa

Zalmie Belinksy (voice)

Frank De Kova

Crisco (voice)

Roz Kelly

Eva Tanguay (voice)

Mews Small

Frankie (as Marya Small)

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Where can I watch American Pop?

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Who stars in American Pop?

American Pop stars Ron Thompson, Lisa Jane Persky, Jeffrey Lippa, and Frank De Kova, and was directed by Ralph Bakshi.

How long is American Pop?

American Pop has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes.

When did American Pop come out?

American Pop was released in 1981.

What genre is American Pop?

American Pop is a animation, music, drama, and history film.

Is American Pop worth watching?

American Pop holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.