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The Man Who Would Be Polka King

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Released: 2009-06-05

Runtime: 67 minutes

Overview

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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  • Documentary

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Budget: $0

Revenue: $0

Popularity: 0.3511

Vote Average: 6.3 ({{ mov_details.vote_count }} votes)

Status: Released

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IMDb: tt1313047