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The greatest scandal in polka history. - The Polka King
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Title: The Polka King

Release Date: 22 Jan 2017

Runtime: 1h 35m

Genre: Comedy

Director: Shivhans Pictures, Electric Dynamite, Permut Presentations, Red Hour

Production Companies: Shivhans Pictures, Electric Dynamite, Permut Presentations, Red Hour

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.6 (296 votes)

Cast

  • Jan Lewan: Jack Black
  • Marla Lewan: Jenny Slate
  • Mickey Pizzazz: Jason Schwartzman
  • Barb: Jacki Weaver
  • Ron Edwards: JB Smoove
  • David Lewan: Robert Capron
  • Lonny: Willie Garson
  • Bitsy Bear: Vanessa Bayer
  • Christopher: Robert Macaux
  • Anita Krzyewski: Mary Klug
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