The Last Polka (TV 1985)

Director:

John Blanchard

Writers:

John Candy, Eugene Levy

Stars:

John Candy, Eugene Levy, Rick Moranis

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
John Candy	...	Yosh Shmenge / Pa Shmenge
Eugene Levy	...	Stan Shmenge / Ma Shmenge
Rick Moranis	...	Linsk Minyk
Catherine O'Hara	...	Lemon Twin
Robin Duke	...	Lemon Twin
Mary Margaret O'Hara	...	Lemon Twin
John McAndrew	...	Val Babbyit
Patricia Hamilton	...	Mrs. Vicki Mahoney-Cohen
Marvin Goldhar	...	Phil King
Nick Nichols	...	Moe Koffler
Don Dickinson	...	Michael Colbert
Len Doncheff	...	Milt Chissik
Gord Martineau	...	Gord Markle
Ted Woloshyn	...	Ted Wellington
Dave Thomas	...	Narrator

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

fake documentary | canadian humor | polka | mock documentary | spoof | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Music

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

April 1985 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Black and White Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Features Late Night with David Letterman (1982)

User Reviews

"SCTV"'s Shmenge Bros. in their own special!

This was a made-for-cable (Showtime) comedy special starring John Candy and Eugene Levy's "SCTV Network" characters, polka stars Yosh and Stan Shmenge.

The film traces their rise to prominence from their childhood in native Leutonia to their final comeback concert. Along the way, we're treated to hilarious archival footage and interviews with those who worked with them and loved them, played by other "SCTV" luminaries like Rick Moranis, Robin Duke, and Catherine O'Hara. Later released on video. It's an excellent comedy special... a must for anyone who loved Candy and "SCTV!"