American Pop
1981 · 1h 36m · Animation, Drama, History, Music · United States of America, Netherlands · Rated R (US)
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.
Directed by
Ralph BakshiWritten by
Ronni Kern6.6Smart score
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adult animationamerican lifeczar / tsar / tzarfolk musicgenerationalheroin addictionjazzjazz bandjewish mafiamafia bossmulti generationalmusic businessmusic hallpopsongwriterstock footage
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