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American Pop

A Russian Jewish family's musical legacy spans four generations, shaping American popular music across the 20th century.

A talented and troubled family of musicians spans generations, tracing American popular music from 19th century Russia to the early 1980s, featuring various styles including pre-jazz, rhythm and blues, rock 'n' roll, psychedelia, and punk rock.

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Main Cast

Ron ThompsonRon ThompsonTony Belinksy / Pete Belinksy (voice)
Lisa Jane PerskyLisa Jane PerskyBella (voice)
Jeffrey LippaJeffrey LippaZalmie Belinksy (voice)
Roz KellyRoz KellyEva Tanguay (voice)
Mews SmallMews SmallFrankie (as Marya Small)
Elsa RavenElsa RavenHannele (voice)
Vincent SchiavelliVincent SchiavelliTheatre Owner (voice)
Richard MollRichard MollBeat Poet (voice)
Lynda WiesmeierLynda WiesmeierThe Blonde (voice)
Lee VingLee VingPunk Rocker (voice)
Jerry HollandJerry HollandLouie (voice)
Gene BorkanGene BorkanIzzy (voice)
Ben FrommerBen FrommerPalumbo (voice)
Amy LevittAmy LevittNancy (voice)
Leonard StoneLeonard StoneLeo Stern (voice)
Eric TaslitzEric TaslitzLittle Pete (voice)
Beatrice ColenBeatrice ColenProstitute (voice)
Hilary BeaneHilary BeaneShowgirl #1 (voice)
Phillip SimmsPhillip SimmsDwayne (voice)
Marcello KrakoffMarcello KrakoffLittle Zalmie (voice)
Gene WoodburyGene WoodburyAugust (voice)
Aleshia BrevardAleshia BrevardShowgirl #2 (voice)
Ilya BaskinIlya BaskinTuba Player (voice)
Joey CamenJoey CamenFreddie (voice)
Cari Anne WarderCari Anne WarderTony's Sister (voice)
Vance ColvigVance ColvigHobo #1
Robert BeecherRobert BeecherHobo #2 (voice)
Tony FasceTony FasceCrapshooter #1 (voice)
Derf ScratchDerf ScratchPunk Rocker (voice)
Philo CramerPhilo CramerPunk Rocker (voice)
Chuck MitchellChuck MitchellDoorkeeper (voice)
Ralph BakshiRalph BakshiPiano Player (voice)
Helen MorganHelen MorganSinger in Raided Nightclub (archive footage)
Frank DeKovaFrank DeKovaCrisco

Creators

Ralph BakshiRalph BakshiDirector
Ronni KernRonni KernWriter

American Pop Videos

TCM Slumberground | Heavy Metal (1981) & American Pop (1981)

TCM Slumberground | Heavy Metal (1981) & American Pop (1981)

American Pop Trailer 1981

American Pop Trailer 1981

American Pop 1981 TV trailer preview

American Pop 1981 TV trailer preview

Info about American Pop

Studio(s): Bakshi Productions, Aspen Productions

Originally Released: United States, Feb 13, 1981

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $20,000,000.00

Budget: $1,500,000.00

Genres:Animation, Drama, Music, History, Musical

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