One family. Four generations. Zalmie had talent but fame wasn't in the cards. Tony had the right stuff but life got in the way. Benny had a brush with success but had to let it slip away. So it was up to Pete to grab it, hold it and make himself heard. The story of a Russian Jewish family of musicians that parallels the history of American popular music in the 20th century.
Released: 1981
Language: English
Style: rotoscope-style animation
Rated: R
Featuring the voices of:
| Jeffrey Lippa | ... Zalmie |
| Ron Thompson | ... Tony |
| Richard Singer | ... Benny |
| Eric Taslitz | ... Little Pete |
| Gene Borkan | ... Izzy |
| Beatrice Colen | ... Prostitute |
| Frank DeKova | ... Crisco |
| Ben Frommer | ... Nicky Palumbo |
| Jerry Holland | ... Louie |
| Roz Kelly | ... Eva Tanguay |
| Amy Levitt | ... Nancy |
| Richard Moll | ... Poet |
| Lisa Jane Persky | ... Bella |
| Elsa Raven | ... Hannele |
| Vincent Schiavelli | ... Theatre Owner |
| Marya Small | ... Frankie |
| Leonard Stone | ... Leo |
| Lynda Wiesmeier | ... The Blonde |
Writing Credits: Ronni Kern
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