Coonskin
"This is it Folks!"
Originally released in 1975. Coonskin is a drama/animation film. directed by Ralph Bakshi. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Philip Michael Thomas, Barry White, and Charles Gordone
Synopsis
A multi-layered satire of race relations in America. Live-action sequences of a prison break bracket the animated tale of Brother Rabbit, Brother Bear, and Preacher Fox, who rise to the top of the crime ranks in Harlem by going up against a con-man, a racist cop, and the Mafia.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 20, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (133 votes)
Budget
$1.6M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Philip Michael Thomas
as Randy / Brother Rabbit (voice)
Barry White
as Sampson / Brother Bear (voice)
Charles Gordone
as Preacherman / Preacher Fox (voice)
Scatman Crothers
as Pappy / Old Man Bone (voice)
Danny Rees
as Clown (voice)
Buddy Douglas
as Referee (voice)
Jim Moore
as Mime (voice)
Al Lewis
as The Godfather (voice) (uncredited)
Richard Paul
as Sonny (voice) (uncredited)
Frank De Kova
as Managan (voice) / Ruby (voice) (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,600,000
Production Companies
- ASR Productions
- Bakshi Productions
- Bryanston Distributing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coonskin about?
A multi-layered satire of race relations in America. Live-action sequences of a prison break bracket the animated tale of Brother Rabbit, Brother Bear, and Preacher Fox, who rise to the top of the ...
Who directed Coonskin?
Coonskin was directed by Ralph Bakshi.
How long is Coonskin?
Coonskin has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Coonskin released?
Coonskin was released on August 20, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Coonskin?
The main cast of Coonskin includes Philip Michael Thomas, Barry White, Charles Gordone, Scatman Crothers, Danny Rees.
Is Coonskin worth watching?
Coonskin has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 133 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.