Lonely Boy
Synopsis
This short film portrays the story of singer Paul Anka, who rose from obscurity to become the idol of millions of adolescent fans around the world. Taking a candid look at both sides of the footlights, this film examines the marketing machine behind a generation of pop singers. Interviews with Anka and his manager reveal their perspective on the industry.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolf Koenig, Roman Kroitor
- Original Title
- Lonely Boy
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolf Koenig, Roman Kroitor
Wolf Koenig
John Spotton, Guy L. Coté
Roman Kroitor, Tom Daly
Department Leadership Roster
Wolf Koenig
Director
Roman Kroitor
Director
John Spotton
Editor
Guy L. Coté
Editor
Roman Kroitor
Producer
Wolf Koenig
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lonely Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lonely Boy about?
This short film portrays the story of singer Paul Anka, who rose from obscurity to become the idol of millions of adolescent fans around the world. Taking a candid look at both sides of the footlights, this film examines the marketing machine behind a generation of pop singers. Interviews with Anka and his manager reveal their perspective on the industry.
Who directed Lonely Boy?
Lonely Boy was directed by Wolf Koenig, Roman Kroitor.
Who stars in Lonely Boy?
The principal cast of Lonely Boy includes Paul Anka, Jules Podell.
When was Lonely Boy released and how long is it?
Lonely Boy was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 27m.