“All those years, all those dreams, all those sons... one of them is going to be a star.”
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American Pop (1981) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
American Pop at a Glance
American Pop is a 1981 animation, music, drama and history film directed by Ralph Bakshi, starring Ron Thompson, Lisa Jane Persky and Jeffrey Lippa. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and came out on February 13, 1981. American Pop has a TMDB rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 130 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
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Ron Thompson
Tony Belinksy / Pete Belinksy (voice)
Lisa Jane Persky
Bella (voice)
Jeffrey Lippa
Zalmie Belinksy (voice)
Frank De Kova
Crisco (voice)
Roz Kelly
Eva Tanguay (voice)
Mews Small
Frankie (as Marya Small)
Elsa Raven
Hannele (voice)
Vincent Schiavelli
Theatre Owner (voice)
Richard Moll
Beat Poet (voice)
Lynda Wiesmeier
The Blonde (voice)
Lee Ving
Punk Rocker (voice)
Jerry Holland
Louie (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions About American Pop
What is the release date of American Pop?
American Pop was released on February 13, 1981.
How long is American Pop?
American Pop runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Who is in the cast of American Pop?
American Pop stars Ron Thompson as Tony Belinksy / Pete Belinksy (voice), Lisa Jane Persky as Bella (voice), Jeffrey Lippa as Zalmie Belinksy (voice) and Frank De Kova as Crisco (voice). The cast also includes Roz Kelly, Mews Small, Elsa Raven and Vincent Schiavelli.
Who directed American Pop?
American Pop was directed by Ralph Bakshi. The screenplay is credited to Ronni Kern.
What kind of movie is American Pop?
American Pop is listed on TMDB as a mix of animation, music, drama and history.
What is American Pop rated?
American Pop is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.9/10 from 130 votes.
Where can I watch the American Pop trailer?
You can watch the trailer for American Pop, "American Pop (1981) - 4K Remastered Trailer [Open Matte Version]", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked American Pop?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside American Pop include Make Mine Music (1946), They Shot the Piano Player (2023), David (2025), Soul (2020) and Respect (2021).
Can I stream the full movie of American Pop on 123Movies?
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