(1981)Directed by Ralph Bakshi96 min · RAnimation, Music, Drama, History

“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.

Ron Thompsonas Tony Belinksy / Pete Belinksy (voice)

Lisa Jane Perskyas Bella (voice)

Jeffrey Lippaas Zalmie Belinksy (voice)

Frank De Kovaas Crisco (voice)

Roz Kellyas Eva Tanguay (voice)

Mews Smallas Frankie (as Marya Small)

Elsa Ravenas Hannele (voice)

Vincent Schiavellias Theatre Owner (voice)

Richard Mollas Beat Poet (voice)

Lynda Wiesmeieras The Blonde (voice)

Lee Vingas Punk Rocker (voice)

Jerry Hollandas Louie (voice)

Gene Borkanas Izzy (voice)

Rick Singeras Benny (voice)

BF Ben Frommeras Palumbo (voice)

AL Amy Levittas Nancy (voice)

Leonard Stoneas Leo Stern (voice)

Eric Taslitzas Little Pete (voice)

Beatrice Colenas Prostitute (voice)

HB Hilary Beaneas Showgirl #1 (voice)

PS Phillip Simmsas Dwayne (voice)

Marcello Krakoffas Little Zalmie (voice)

Ken Johnsonas Halley (voice)

Barney Pellas Young Zalmie (voice)

American Pop