American Pop
"All those years, all those dreams, all those sons... one of them is going to be a star."
Originally released in 1981. American Pop is a animation/music film. directed by Ralph Bakshi.
Starring Ron Thompson, Lisa Jane Persky, and Jeffrey Lippa
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 13, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (116 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$6M
4.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ron Thompson
as Tony Belinksy / Pete Belinksy (voice)
Lisa Jane Persky
as Bella (voice)
Jeffrey Lippa
as Zalmie Belinksy (voice)
Frank De Kova
as Crisco (voice)
Roz Kelly
as Eva Tanguay (voice)
Mews Small
as Frankie (as Marya Small)
Elsa Raven
as Hannele (voice)
Vincent Schiavelli
as Theatre Owner (voice)
Richard Moll
as Beat Poet (voice)
Lynda Wiesmeier
as The Blonde (voice)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- $6,000,000
Production Companies
- Bakshi Productions
- Aspen Productions
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Pop about?
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.
Who directed American Pop?
American Pop was directed by Ralph Bakshi.
How long is American Pop?
American Pop has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was American Pop released?
American Pop was released on February 13, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in American Pop?
The main cast of American Pop includes Ron Thompson, Lisa Jane Persky, Jeffrey Lippa, Frank De Kova, Roz Kelly.
Is American Pop worth watching?
American Pop has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 116 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.