American Pop (1981)

1h 35m | R | Musical, Animated

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Director: Ralph Bakshi

Cast: Ron Thompson, Marya Small, Jerry Holland, Lisa Persky, Jeffrey Lippa, Roz Kelly, Frank De Kova, Richard Singer, Elsa Raven, Ben Frommer, Amy Levitt

This animated trek across the musical landscape of the 20th century begins with young immigrant Zalmie (Jeffrey Lippa) arriving in New York City. He's addicted to show business, but an accident ruins his voice. He marries a stripper (Lisa Jane Persky) and their son, Benny (Richard Singer), becomes a jazz pianist. Although Benny is killed in World War II, his son, Tony (Ron Thompson), goes on to great success as a songwriter during the '60s, as does Tony's son, Pete (also Thompson), in the '80s.

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