American Pop (1981)
English and Russian musical film directed by Ralph Bakshi
American Pop has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 13 February 1981. It is directed by Ralph Bakshi and stars Ron Thompson, Mews Small and Lisa Jane Persky.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Ralph Bakshi
- Cast
- Ron Thompson, Mews Small, Lisa Jane Persky, Frank de Kova, Richard Moll, Vincent Schiavelli, Ralph Bakshi
- Editing
- David Ramirez
- Music
- Lee Holdridge
- Written by
- Ronni Kern
- Produced by
- Martin Ransohoff, Ralph Bakshi
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
- Distribution
- Columbia Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $6 million
- Set in
- California, New York City
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 13 February 1981
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of American Pop?
American Pop has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes, or 96 min.
When did American Pop release?
American Pop released on 13 February 1981.
Who directed American Pop?
American Pop is directed by Ralph Bakshi.
Who is in the cast of American Pop?
The cast of American Pop includes Ron Thompson, Mews Small, Lisa Jane Persky, Frank de Kova, Richard Moll and Vincent Schiavelli.
Where can I watch American Pop online?
American Pop streams on Netflix.
How much did American Pop earn at the box office?
American Pop grossed $6 million on a budget of $5 million.
What is American Pop rated in the US?
American Pop is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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