Coonskin
“This is it Folks!”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Ralph Bakshi's "Coonskin" Official Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-26
Top Cast
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Philip Michael Thomas
Randy / Brother Rabbit (voice)
Barry White
Sampson / Brother Bear (voice)
Charles Gordone
Preacherman / Preacher Fox (voice)
Scatman Crothers
Pappy / Old Man Bone (voice)
Danny Rees
Clown (voice)
Buddy Douglas
Referee (voice)
Jim Moore
Mime (voice)
Al Lewis
The Godfather (voice) (uncredited)
Richard Paul
Sonny (voice) (uncredited)
Frank De Kova
Managan (voice) / Ruby (voice) (uncredited)
Ralph Bakshi
Cop With Megaphone (voice) (uncredited)
Jesse Welles
Marrigold (voice) / Miss America (voice) (uncredited)
Ben Gage
Brother Bear (voice) (uncredited)
Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros
Boxing referee (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Bakshi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Bakshi, Joel Chandler Harris
- Original Score
- Chico Hamilton
- Original Title
- Coonskin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Albert S. Ruddy Productions, Bakshi Productions, Bryanston Distributing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Bakshi
Ralph Bakshi, Joel Chandler Harris
Chico Hamilton
William A. Fraker, Ralph Bakshi, Johnnie vita
Donald W. Ernst
Albert S. Ruddy
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Fraker
Director of Photography
Ralph Bakshi
Writer
Albert S. Ruddy
Producer
Chico Hamilton
Original Music Composer
Ralph Bakshi
Director
Donald W. Ernst
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coonskin
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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 crime ranks in Harlem by going up against a con-man, a racist cop, and the Mafia.
Who directed Coonskin?
Coonskin was directed by Ralph Bakshi.
Who stars in Coonskin?
The principal cast of Coonskin includes Philip Michael Thomas, Barry White, Charles Gordone, Scatman Crothers, Danny Rees.
When was Coonskin released and how long is it?
Coonskin was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Coonskin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Coonskin was composed by Chico Hamilton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Coonskin?
Coonskin holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).