The Man Who Would Be Polka King(2009)
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.
The Man Who Would Be Polka King (2009) is a documentary film directed by Joshua Brown, released on June 5, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Jan Lewan. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Joshua Brown
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Joshua Brown.
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The Man Who Would Be Polka King Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 14 ratings.
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The main cast of The Man Who Would Be Polka King (2009) includes Jan Lewan. The film was directed by Joshua Brown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man Who Would Be Polka King released?
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The Man Who Would Be Polka King was released on June 5, 2009 and runs for 1h 7m.
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The Man Who Would Be Polka King (2009) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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