Coonskin

Name: Coonskin
Genre: Drama, Animation, Comedy, Crime
Released: 1975-08-20
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Philip Michael Thomas, Barry White, Charles Gordone, Scatman Crothers, Danny Rees

1975·Movie·R·84 min·★ 6.1(144)

Drama Animation Comedy Crime More English titles

“This is it Folks!”

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.

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About Coonskin

Coonskin is a 1975 English-language drama, animation and comedy film directed by Ralph Bakshi. The cast is led by Philip Michael Thomas, Barry White, Charles Gordone. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor.

Coonskin was produced by Albert S. Ruddy Productions, Bakshi Productions, and Bryanston Distributing and made in United States of America. It was released on August 20, 1975, and carries a R certification.

Director: Ralph Bakshi
Writers: Ralph Bakshi
Release date: August 20, 1975
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $2 million
Production: Albert S. Ruddy Productions, Bakshi Productions, Bryanston Distributing

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Coonskin cast & crew

Coonskin was directed by Ralph Bakshi and written by Ralph Bakshi.

The cast features 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), and Buddy Douglas as Referee (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Chico Hamilton, cinematography is by William A. Fraker, and it was produced by Albert S. Ruddy.

Is Coonskin worth watching?

Coonskin holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 144 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, animation, and comedy, Coonskin is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Coonskin

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