"All those years, all those dreams, all those sons... one of them is going to be a star." 13 February 1981 Animated, Drama, History 96 mins
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 as Tony Belinksy / Pete Belinksy (voice)
Lisa Jane Persky as Bella (voice)
Jeffrey Lippa as Zalmie Belinksy (voice)
Frank De Kova as Crisco (voice)
Roz Kelly as Eva Tanguay (voice)
Mews Small as Frankie (as Marya Small)
Elsa Raven as Hannele (voice)
Vincent Schiavelli as Theatre Owner (voice)
Richard Moll as Beat Poet (voice)
Lynda Wiesmeier as The Blonde (voice)
Lee Ving as Punk Rocker (voice)
Jerry Holland as Louie (voice)
Gene Borkan as Izzy (voice)
Rick Singer as Benny (voice)
Ben Frommer as Palumbo (voice)
Amy Levitt as Nancy (voice)
Ralph Bakshi Director
John Sparey Assistant Director
Barry E. Jackson Layout
Lee Holdridge Original Music Composer
Ronni Kern Writer
Maggie Abbott Executive Producer
Ralph Bakshi Producer
Lynne Betner Associate Producer
Martin Ransohoff Producer
Richard R. St. Johns Executive Producer
David Ramirez Editor
Bob Morones Casting
Jeff Angell Makeup Artist
Shanon Ely Hairdresser
Steven Hahn Production Manager
Scott Thaler Production Manager
Germany 13 February 1981
Ireland 31 July 1990
United States 13 February 1981
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