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The Man Who Would Be Polka King (2009): Cast

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The Man Who Would Be Polka King is a 2009 documentary directed by Joshua Brown and John Mikulak, starring Jan Lewan. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.

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The Man Who Would Be Polka King (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 7m (67 min)
Directors
Joshua Brown and John Mikulak
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man Who Would Be Polka King About?

The premise of The Man Who Would Be Polka King without spoilers.

The documentary chronicles the rise and fall of Jan Lewan, a Grammy‑nominated polka star who fled Poland in the 1970s and built a global musical empire with his duple‑meter hits, becoming an internationally recognized figure. When his fraudulent financial schemes were uncovered, the scandal shocked fans, exposing one of the biggest polka‑related crimes in history.

The Man Who Would Be Polka King Themes & Keywords

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  • band
  • polish immigrant
  • bankruptcy
  • jail sentence
  • promissory note
  • bus crash
  • singer
  • beauty pageant
  • ponzi scheme
  • polka
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Cast & crew

The Man Who Would Be Polka King Cast

Jan Lewan stars in The Man Who Would Be Polka King. Directed by Joshua Brown and John Mikulak.

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The Man Who Would Be Polka King Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Man Who Would Be Polka King.

The Man Who Would Be Polka King (Official Trailer)
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The Man Who Would Be Polka King Also Known As

Also known as “מלך הפולקה”.

Also known as
  • מלך הפולקה

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The Man Who Would Be Polka King FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Man Who Would Be Polka King, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man Who Would Be Polka King?

The Man Who Would Be Polka King runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).

When was The Man Who Would Be Polka King released?

The Man Who Would Be Polka King was released on June 5, 2009.

Who directed The Man Who Would Be Polka King?

The Man Who Would Be Polka King was directed by Joshua Brown and John Mikulak.

Who is in the cast of The Man Who Would Be Polka King?

The Man Who Would Be Polka King stars Jan Lewan.

Does The Man Who Would Be Polka King have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man Who Would Be Polka King has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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