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The Shmenges: The Last Polka
Type: Clip • Published 2016-09-08
Top Cast
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John Candy
Yosh Shmenge
Eugene Levy
Stan Shmenge
Rick Moranis
Linsk Minyk
Catherine O'Hara
Lemon Twin
Robin Duke
Lemon Twin
Dave Thomas
Narrator
Mary Margaret O'Hara
Lemon Twin
John McAndrew
Val Babbyit
Patricia Hamilton
Mrs. Vicki Mahoney-Cohen
Marvin Goldhar
Phil King
Nick Nichols
Moe Koffler
Don Dickinson
Michael Colbert
Len Doncheff
Milt Chissik
Ted Woloshyn
Ted Wellington
Gord Martineau
Gord Markle
Michael Budman
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Blanchard
- Screenplay & Story
- John Candy, Eugene Levy
- Original Score
- Russ Little
- Original Title
- The Last Polka
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Shmenge Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Blanchard
John Candy, Eugene Levy
Russ Little
Barney Stewart
Department Leadership Roster
John Blanchard
Director
John Candy
Writer
Eugene Levy
Writer
Barney Stewart
Director of Photography
Russ Little
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Polka
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Polka about?
A mockumentary that depicts the final concert of Yosh and Stan Shmenge aka the Happy Wanderers.
Who directed The Last Polka?
The Last Polka was directed by John Blanchard.
Who stars in The Last Polka?
The principal cast of The Last Polka includes John Candy, Eugene Levy, Rick Moranis, Catherine O'Hara, Robin Duke.
When was The Last Polka released and how long is it?
The Last Polka was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Polka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Polka was composed by Russ Little.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Polka?
The Last Polka holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).