Still from Coonskin — Coonskin (1975) — Ralph BakshiPhotographed by William A. Fraker

Ralph Bakshi

Coonskin

Name: Coonskin
Genre: Crime, Drama, Comedy, Animation
Released: 1975
Duration: 84 min

English / 1975 / 1h 24m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Comedy Animation

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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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorRalph Bakshi

WriterRalph Bakshi

CinematographerWilliam A. Fraker

Cast

Philip Michael Thomasas Randy / Brother Rabbit (voice)

Barry Whiteas Sampson / Brother Bear (voice)

Charles Gordoneas Preacherman / Preacher Fox (voice)

Scatman Crothersas Pappy / Old Man Bone (voice)

Danny Reesas Clown (voice)

Buddy Douglasas Referee (voice)

Jim Mooreas Mime (voice)

Al Lewisas The Godfather (voice) (uncredited)

Richard Paulas Sonny (voice) (uncredited)

Frank De Kovaas Managan (voice) / Ruby (voice) (uncredited)

Ralph Bakshias Cop With Megaphone (voice) (uncredited)

Jesse Wellesas Marrigold (voice) / Miss America (voice) (uncredited)

Ben Gageas Brother Bear (voice) (uncredited)

Mihaly 'Michu' Meszarosas Boxing referee (uncredited)