The Man Who Would Be Polka King
Synopsis
A polka kingdom crumbles in this documentary tracing the rise and fall of dubious duple meter master Jan Lewan. A Grammy-nominated polka superstar who defected from Poland to the West in the 1970s, Lewan created a musical empire that made him an internationally-recognized figure. When scandal erupted and Lewan's shady dealings were revealed, fans couldn't believe that their hero had committed one of the largest polka-related financial crimes in history.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joshua Brown, John Mikulak
- Original Title
- The Man Who Would Be Polka King
- Release Date
- 05/06/2009
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joshua Brown, John Mikulak
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Joshua Brown
Director
John Mikulak
Director
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is The Man Who Would Be Polka King about?
A polka kingdom crumbles in this documentary tracing the rise and fall of dubious duple meter master Jan Lewan. A Grammy-nominated polka superstar who defected from Poland to the West in the 1970s, Lewan created a musical empire that made him an internationally-recognized figure. When scandal erupted and Lewan's shady dealings were revealed, fans couldn't believe that their hero had committed one of the largest polka-related financial crimes in history.
Who directed The Man Who Would Be Polka King?
The Man Who Would Be Polka King was directed by Joshua Brown, John Mikulak.
Who stars in The Man Who Would Be Polka King?
The principal cast of The Man Who Would Be Polka King includes Jan Lewan.
When was The Man Who Would Be Polka King released and how long is it?
The Man Who Would Be Polka King was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Who Would Be Polka King?
The Man Who Would Be Polka King holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).