The Polka King
“The greatest scandal in polka history.”
Synopsis
Local Pennsylvania polka legend Jan Lewan develops a plan to get rich that shocks his fans and lands him in jail.
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The Polka King | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-15
Top Cast
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Jack Black
Jan Lewan
Jenny Slate
Marla Lewan
Jason Schwartzman
Mickey Pizzazz
Jacki Weaver
Barb
JB Smoove
Ron Edwards
Robert Capron
David Lewan
Willie Garson
Lonny
Vanessa Bayer
Bitsy Bear
Robert Macaux
Christopher
Mary Klug
Anita Krzyewski
Wallace Wolodarsky
Vince
Lew Schneider
Lou Laroue
Phyllis Kay
Marilyn
Richard Donelly
Stan Moetek
Kati Salowsky
Connie Klopski
Jordan Lloyd
Debra Johnson
Rachel Annette Helson
Beauty Pageant Judge
Anthony Estrella
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 2018
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maya Forbes
- Screenplay & Story
- Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky
- Original Score
- Theodore Shapiro
- Original Title
- The Polka King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Shivhans Pictures, Electric Dynamite, Permut Presentations, Red Hour
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maya Forbes
Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky
Theodore Shapiro
Andrei Schwartz
Catherine Haight
Jack Black, Stuart Cornfeld, Monica Levinson, Priyanka Mattoo, David Permut
Department Leadership Roster
Maya Forbes
Director
Maya Forbes
Writer
Wallace Wolodarsky
Writer
Andrei Schwartz
Director of Photography
Catherine Haight
Editor
Susan Lyall
Costume Design
Carl Sprague
Production Design
Theodore Shapiro
Original Music Composer
Jack Black
Producer
Stuart Cornfeld
Producer
Monica Levinson
Producer
Priyanka Mattoo
Producer
David Permut
Producer
Shivani Rawat
Producer
Wallace Wolodarsky
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Polka King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Polka King about?
Local Pennsylvania polka legend Jan Lewan develops a plan to get rich that shocks his fans and lands him in jail.
Who directed The Polka King?
The Polka King was directed by Maya Forbes.
Who stars in The Polka King?
The principal cast of The Polka King includes Jack Black, Jenny Slate, Jason Schwartzman, Jacki Weaver, JB Smoove.
When was The Polka King released and how long is it?
The Polka King was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Polka King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Polka King was composed by Theodore Shapiro.