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American Pop
“All those years, all those dreams, all those sons... one of them is going to be a star.”
6.9 / 10• 1981• 1h 36m•R• English
AnimationMusicDramaHistory
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Ron Thompson
Tony Belinksy / Pete Belinksy (voice)
Lead
Lisa Jane Persky
Bella (voice)
JL
Jeffrey Lippa
Zalmie Belinksy (voice)
Frank De Kova
Crisco (voice)
Roz Kelly
Eva Tanguay (voice)
Mews Small
Frankie (as Marya Small)
Elsa Raven
Hannele (voice)
Vincent Schiavelli
Theatre Owner (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ralph Bakshi's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. American Pop is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
