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American Pop

American Pop

All those years, all those dreams, all those sons... one of them is going to be a star.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: American Pop
  • Genres: Animation, Music, Drama, History
  • Release Date: 1981-02-13
  • Runtime: 96 minutes
  • Rating: 6.9/10 (114 votes)
  • Budget: $1,500,000
  • Revenue: $6,000,000
  • Production Companies: Bakshi Productions, Aspen Productions, Columbia Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.1816
  • Languages: English, Hebrew, Russian, Yiddish

Cast & Crew

Ron Thompson

Ron Thompson

as Tony Belinksy / Pete Belinksy (voice)

Lisa Jane Persky

Lisa Jane Persky

as Bella (voice)

Jeffrey Lippa

Jeffrey Lippa

as Zalmie Belinksy (voice)

Frank De Kova

Frank De Kova

as Crisco (voice)

Roz Kelly

Roz Kelly

as Eva Tanguay (voice)

Mews Small

Mews Small

as Frankie (as Marya Small)

Elsa Raven

Elsa Raven

as Hannele (voice)

Vincent Schiavelli

Vincent Schiavelli

as Theatre Owner (voice)

Richard Moll

Richard Moll

as Beat Poet (voice)

Lynda Wiesmeier

Lynda Wiesmeier

as The Blonde (voice)

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

American Pop (1981) - 4K Remastered Trailer [Open Matte Version]

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

American Pop 1981 TV trailer preview

External Links

Keywords

jazzpopczar / tsar / tzarmafia bossfolk musicmusic businesssongwriterstock footageadult animationmusic halljazz bandgenerationaljewish mafiaheroin addiction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Pop?

American Pop is a Animation, Music, Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1981-02-13.

Who are the main actors in American Pop?

The main cast includes Ron Thompson, Lisa Jane Persky, Jeffrey Lippa, Frank De Kova, Roz Kelly, .

Where can I watch American Pop online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if American Pop is available.

Is American Pop based on a true story?

All those years, all those dreams, all those sons... one of them is going to be a star.

What is the IMDb rating of American Pop?

American Pop has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 114 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of American Pop?

The movie had a production budget of $1,500,000 and earned $6,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for American Pop?

The soundtrack was composed by Bakshi Productions, Aspen Productions, Columbia Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was American Pop filmed?

American Pop was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is American Pop?

The total runtime of American Pop is 96 minutes.

Is American Pop suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to American Pop?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to American Pop.

Does American Pop have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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