Coonskin(1975)
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Coonskin Synopsis
A multi-layered satire of race relations in America. Live-action sequences of a prison break bracket the animated tale of Brother Rabbit, Brother Bear, and Preacher Fox, who rise to the top of the crime ranks in Harlem by going up against a con-man, a racist cop, and the Mafia.
Coonskin (1975) is a drama, animation, comedy and crime film directed by Ralph Bakshi, released on August 20, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Philip Michael Thomas, Barry White, Charles Gordone and Scatman Crothers. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 149 ratings.
- Director:
- Ralph Bakshi
- Writers:
- Ralph Bakshi, Ralph Bakshi, Joel Chandler Harris
- Producers:
- Albert S. Ruddy
- Cinematographer:
- William A. Fraker
- Composer:
- Chico Hamilton
- Production:
- Albert S. Ruddy Productions, Bakshi Productions, Bryanston Distributing
- Budget:
- $1,600,000
- Status:
- Released
Coonskin (1975) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Coonskin before you stream it.
Coonskin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Philip Michael Thomas
as Randy / Brother Rabbit (voice)
Barry White
as Sampson / Brother Bear (voice)
Charles Gordone
as Preacherman / Preacher Fox (voice)
Scatman Crothers
as Pappy / Old Man Bone (voice)
- Danny Rees
Danny Rees
as Clown (voice)
- Buddy Douglas
Buddy Douglas
as Referee (voice)
- Jim Moore
Jim Moore
as Mime (voice)
Al Lewis
as The Godfather (voice) (uncredited)
- Richard Paul
Richard Paul
as Sonny (voice) (uncredited)
Frank De Kova
as Managan (voice) / Ruby (voice) (uncredited)
Ralph Bakshi
as Cop With Megaphone (voice) (uncredited)
Jesse Welles
as Marrigold (voice) / Miss America (voice) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ralph Bakshi, written by Ralph Bakshi, Ralph Bakshi and Joel Chandler Harris, produced by Albert S. Ruddy.
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Coonskin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 149 ratings.
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Coonskin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Coonskin online?
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Coonskin (1975) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Coonskin?
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The main cast of Coonskin (1975) includes Philip Michael Thomas, Barry White, Charles Gordone, Scatman Crothers and Danny Rees. The film was directed by Ralph Bakshi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Coonskin released?
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Coonskin was released on August 20, 1975 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Coonskin worth watching?
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Coonskin (1975) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 149 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, animation and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Coonskin?
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Yes. The official Coonskin trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.