American Pop(1981)
All those years, all those dreams, all those sons... one of them is going to be a star.
American Pop 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, released on February 13, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Ron Thompson, Lisa Jane Persky, Jeffrey Lippa and Frank De Kova. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 128 ratings.
- Director:
- Ralph Bakshi
- Writers:
- Ronni Kern
- Producers:
- Ralph Bakshi, Martin Ransohoff
- Composer:
- Lee Holdridge
- Production:
- Bakshi Productions, Aspen Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Revenue:
- $6,000,000
- Status:
- Released
American Pop (1981) Trailer
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American Pop Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for American Pop.
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American Pop 1981 TV trailer preview
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TCM Slumberground | Heavy Metal (1981) & American Pop (1981)
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American Pop Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ron Thompson
as Tony Belinksy / Pete Belinksy (voice)
Lisa Jane Persky
as Bella (voice)
- Jeffrey Lippa
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)
Lee Ving
as Punk Rocker (voice)
- Jerry Holland
Jerry Holland
as Louie (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Ralph Bakshi, written by Ronni Kern, produced by Ralph Bakshi and Martin Ransohoff.
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American Pop Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 128 ratings.
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American Pop – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Pop online?
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American Pop (1981) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in American Pop?
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The main cast of American Pop (1981) includes Ron Thompson, Lisa Jane Persky, Jeffrey Lippa, Frank De Kova and Roz Kelly. 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 American Pop released?
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American Pop was released on February 13, 1981 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is American Pop worth watching?
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American Pop (1981) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 128 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for American Pop?
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Yes. The official American Pop trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.