The Polka King (2017)
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- TV-14
- 1h 35min
- Biography, Comedy
- 12 Jan 2018 (USA)
- Movie
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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| Jack Black | ... |
Jan Lewan
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| Jenny Slate | ... |
Marla Lewan
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| Jason Schwartzman | ... |
Mickey Pizzazz
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| Jacki Weaver | ... |
Barb
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| J.B. Smoove | ... |
Ron Edwards
(as JB Smoove)
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| Robert Capron | ... |
David Lewan
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| Willie Garson | ... |
Lonny
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| Vanessa Bayer | ... |
Bitsy Bear
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Robert Macaux | ... |
Christopher
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Mary Klug | ... |
Anita Krzyewski
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Kevin Healey | ... |
Ed Krzyewski
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| Wallace Wolodarsky | ... |
Vince
(as Wally Wolodarsky)
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| Lew Schneider | ... |
Lou Laroue
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| Phyllis Kay | ... |
Marilyn
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Richard Donelly | ... |
Stan Moetek
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| Kati Salowsky | ... |
Connie Klopski
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Jordan Lloyd | ... |
Debra Johnson
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| Rachel Annette Helson | ... |
Beauty Pageant Judge
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Anthony Estrella | ... |
Presenter
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Melody Vasquez | ... |
Agent Ramirez
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Randy Tow | ... |
Mr. Lee
(as Randolph B. Tow)
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| Marilyn Busch | ... |
Sheila
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Russell Gibson | ... |
Gorski
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| China Forbes | ... |
Grammy Reporter
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| Jim Boyd | ... |
Reporter
(as James Boyd)
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| Portland Helmich | ... |
Anchorwoman
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Bruce-Robert Serafin | ... |
Customer
(as Bruce Serafin)
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Wendy Overly | ... |
Loud Lady
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Jessica Baade | ... |
Trish
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Keith Mascoll | ... |
Applesauce
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| Owen Burke | ... |
Prison Guard
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| Juani Feliz | ... |
PR Woman
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Peter Ackerman | ... |
Priest
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Irvin Wallace | ... |
Ruined Old Man
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Marilyn Baker | ... |
Dance Hall Patron (uncredited)
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Eric Berghman | ... |
Background Dancer (uncredited)
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Brina | ... |
Dance Hall Patron (uncredited)
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John J. Burke | ... |
Pageant Audience (uncredited)
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| George Burns | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| George Bush | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Frank Cacciola | ... |
Polka Dancer (uncredited)
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| Joe Cali | ... |
Tourist (uncredited)
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Benjamin James Chaplin | ... |
Teen Party Goer (uncredited)
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Arthur Comegno | ... |
Band violinist (uncredited)
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| Angel Connell | ... |
Performance Attendee (uncredited)
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| Shawn Contois | ... |
Bus Driver (uncredited)
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John Daigle | ... |
Drummer (uncredited)
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| Kevin Daigneault | ... |
Performance Attendee (uncredited)
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Pasquale Dalessio | ... |
Bus Tour Group (uncredited)
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Julie E. Davis | ... |
Mrs. Pennsylvania Contestant (uncredited)
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Charlie Flannery | ... |
Performance Attendee (uncredited)
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John Franchi | ... |
Performance Attendee (uncredited)
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| Suzanne Gillies | ... |
Security Agent (uncredited)
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Mickey Gilmore | ... |
Prison Guard (uncredited)
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Jed Griswold | ... |
Polka Dancer (uncredited)
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| Alexa Hartman | ... |
Daughter Prison Visitor (uncredited)
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| Wendy Hartman | ... |
Wife Prison Visitor (uncredited)
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| Michael Jibrin | ... |
Tyrone (uncredited)
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| Tony Jones | ... |
Basketball Playing Prisoner (uncredited)
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| Glenn W. Kane | ... |
Pope's Bodyguard (uncredited)
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Jeffery Kincannon | ... |
Performance Attendee (uncredited)
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| Kayla Kohla | ... |
Teenage Girl (uncredited)
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| Stephen Kyle | ... |
Telethon Operator (uncredited)
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Jan Lewan | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Scout Lyons | ... |
Red Carpet Celebrity (uncredited)
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| Rob Lévesque | ... |
Jan Lewan Group (uncredited)
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Charles Majka | ... |
Onscreen Bass Player (uncredited)
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| Robert Marsella | ... |
Waiter / Performance Attendee (uncredited)
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| Dan Marshall | ... |
Polka Dancer (uncredited)
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Bella Moore | ... |
Polka Kid (uncredited)
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Tony Moreira | ... |
Prison Visitor (uncredited)
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| Michele Mortensen | ... |
Polka Dancer (uncredited)
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Luke Nelson | ... |
Pope Visitor (uncredited)
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Lance Norris | ... |
Pizzeria Customer (uncredited)
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Joseph Oliveira | ... |
Saxophone man (uncredited)
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Richard Pacheco | ... |
Performance Attendee / Polka Dancer (uncredited)
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| Andi Poland | ... |
Lead Telethon Operator (uncredited)
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Kobi Polisky | ... |
Polka Child (uncredited)
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| Americo Presciutti | ... |
Pope's Security (uncredited)
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| Leah Procito | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Steve Provizer | ... |
Polka Band Musician (uncredited)
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| Rich Rothbell | ... |
Uncle Rich / Polka Pro (uncredited)
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Harold Rudolph | ... |
Polka Dancer (uncredited)
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Mary Jane Brennan Sangiolo | ... |
Dance Hall Patron (uncredited)
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| Leonel Severino | ... |
Celebrity on the Red Carpet (uncredited)
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| Susan Halsey Singer | ... |
Party Goer (uncredited)
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| Ted Sterner | ... |
Country Music Producer (uncredited)
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Abigail Swanson | ... |
Jan Lewen Fan (uncredited)
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| Judy Tenuta | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Donald Trump | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Ron G. Young | ... |
Performance Attendee (uncredited)
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| Alex Ziwak | ... |
Prison Inmate (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Maya Forbes | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Maya Forbes | ... | (written by) & |
| Wallace Wolodarsky | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Jack Black | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Joshua Brown | ... | co-executive producer (as Joshua Von Brown) |
| Stuart Cornfeld | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Connor Flanagan | ... | associate producer |
| Erika Hampson | ... | executive producer |
| Monica Levinson | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Deborah Liebling | ... | executive producer (as Debbie Leibling) |
| Chris Mangano | ... | executive producer |
| Priyanka Mattoo | ... | producer (produced by) |
| John Mikulak | ... | co-executive producer |
| David Permut | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Joey Poach | ... | associate producer |
| Marco Valerio Pugini | ... | line producer: Rome |
| Shivani Rawat | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Wallace Wolodarsky | ... | producer (produced by) (as Wally Wolodarsky) |
Music by
| Theodore Shapiro | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Andrei Bowden Schwartz | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Catherine Haight | ||
Editorial Department
| Steve Bannerman | ... | digital intermediate executive producer |
| Brennan Barsell | ... | conform artist |
| Jessica Clarke | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Andrew Dale | ... | colorist: dailies / workflow supervisor |
| Rebecca Erbe | ... | assistant digital intermediate producer |
| Lynarion Hubbard | ... | assistant editor |
| Lee Hultman | ... | colorist |
| Leandro Marini | ... | supervising colorist |
| Borja Ribes Blanquer | ... | mastering |
Casting By
| Jeanne McCarthy | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| Carl Sprague | ||
Set Decoration by
| Danica Chipman | ||
Costume Design by
| Susan Lyall | ||
Makeup Department
| Massimiliano Duranti | ... | hair stylist: Rome |
| Brenda McNally | ... | hair department head |
| Mario Michisanti | ... | makeup artist: Rome |
| Roz Music | ... | makeup department head |
| Shayna Passaretti | ... | key hair stylist |
| Nichole Pleau | ... | key makeup artist (as Niki Pleau) |
Production Management
| Mike Buonanno | ... | production supervisor: new york |
| Erika Hampson | ... | unit production manager |
| Meredith Nunnikhoven | ... | production supervisor |
| Liz Richards | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Eric Altieri | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Emma Barber | ... | second assistant director |
| David Eric Chapman | ... | first assistant director |
| Chad Goyette | ... | second second assistant director |
| Enrico Mastracchi Manes | ... | first assistant director: Rome |
Art Department
| Justin Bliss | ... | assistant property master |
| Carrie Capizzano | ... | charge scenic artist |
| Brian Hakala | ... | set dresser |
| Ryan Johnson | ... | leadman (as Ryan McCoy Johnson) |
| Michael Mardo | ... | props |
| Jason Mayoh | ... | art coordinator / graphic design |
| Brian McKenzie | ... | set dresser |
| Jeremy M. Pereira | ... | scenic artist |
| Luisa Piña | ... | art production assistant |
| John Pungitore | ... | set dresser |
| Peter Rippe | ... | construction foreman |
| David Rotondo | ... | construction coordinator |
| John Ryder | ... | on set dresser |
| Kat Seemer | ... | property master: new york |
| Amber Subelka | ... | scenic artist |
| Hilary Taillie | ... | property master |
| Perry Grebin | ... | graphic designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Christopher D. Anderson | ... | audio playback |
| Luke Deardoff | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Kelly Doran | ... | boom operator |
| Jason Fyrberg | ... | additional sound mixer |
| John Guentner | ... | foley mixer |
| Matt Hovland | ... | adr mixer |
| Allison Jackson | ... | second unit sound mixer |
| Dimitri Kouri | ... | second unit boom operator |
| Jacob McNaughton | ... | foley mixer |
| Samuel Munoz | ... | foley cuer |
| Kevin S. Parker | ... | sound mixer |
| Michael Perricone | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Andrew Rice | ... | adr mixer |
| Perry Robertson | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Santino Tartaglia | ... | sound utility |
| Noel Vought | ... | foley artist |
| Kevin Zimmerman | ... | supervising sound editor |
Special Effects by
| John Ruggieri | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Paul Marini | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Nolan Ball | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Andrew Bell | ... | grip |
| Woody Bell | ... | key grip |
| Thomas Bellotti | ... | additional 2nd assistant camera |
| Jason Bowen | ... | best boy electric |
| Peter Boynton | ... | lighting technician / rigging electrical best boy |
| Jason Brignola | ... | first assistant camera: B camera |
| Robert Clark | ... | electrician |
| Philippe Colligan | ... | grip |
| Dean Egan | ... | second assistant camera: a camera |
| Jennifer Evans | ... | a dolly grip |
| Tom Fitzgerald | ... | add camera operator |
| Jesse Goldberg | ... | gaffer |
| Christopher D. Jones | ... | key grip: new york |
| Robert Kelly | ... | Dolly Grip: B Camera |
| Leonard A. Mazzone | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Giacomo Mele | ... | key grip (film segments) |
| Antonio Paolucci | ... | data wrangler: Italy |
| Seacia Pavao | ... | still photographer |
| Dylan Michael Peloquin | ... | grip |
| Edwin Rubio | ... | epk camera operator |
| Chuck Rudolph | ... | lighting technician |
| Richelle Topping | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Bill Trautvetter | ... | 2nd unit director of photography |
| Guillermo Tuñon | ... | digital imaging technician |
Casting Department
| Christian Bustamante | ... | casting assistant |
| Anne Mulhall | ... | casting director: Rhode Island |
| Mark Sussman | ... | adr voice casting |
| Leslie Woo | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Penelope Cariolo | ... | stitcher |
| Robin Chalfin | ... | key tailor |
| Margaret Codola | ... | key costumer |
| Beau Desmond | ... | key costumer |
| Sheila Grover | ... | costume supervisor |
| Honah Lee Milne | ... | assistant costume designer: RI |
| Margaret Palmer | ... | set costumer |
| Taylor Pilderian | ... | costume pa |
| Lara Quinlan | ... | set costumer |
| Amy Ritchings | ... | assistant costume designer: NY |
| Danielle Rouleau | ... | costume: intern |
| Gianna Soprano | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Douglas Armitage | ... | assistant location manager |
| Alex Berard | ... | location manager |
| Mike Buonanno | ... | location manager: new york |
| Casey Regan | ... | location coordinator |
Music Department
| Christine Bergren | ... | music clearance and legal services |
| Thomas Bowes | ... | concertmaster and violin solos |
| Dave Burnatowski | ... | musician: polka session band, drums |
| Meghan Currier | ... | music supervisor |
| Nicholas Fitzgerald | ... | additional music editor |
| Mark Graham | ... | conductor / head of music preparation / orchestrator |
| Eddie Hession | ... | featured score musician: accordion |
| Stephen Kaminski | ... | musician: polka session band, saxophones, bandleader |
| Mitch Kaplan | ... | clarinet coach: Rhode Island (as Mitchell Kaplan) |
| Marty Krystall | ... | clarinet coach: Los Angeles |
| Stewart Lerman | ... | music producer / recording and mix engineer |
| Bob Lugiano | ... | musician: polka session band, trumpets |
| David Mansfield | ... | musician: polka session band, ukelele |
| Alex Meixner | ... | musician: polka session band, accordions |
| Ken Peplowski | ... | musician: polka session band, clarinet, additional saxophones (as Ken Pelowski) |
| Victor Pesavento | ... | music preparation |
| Randall Poster | ... | music supervisor |
| Gabriel Saban | ... | composer: additional music |
| Steve Saive | ... | musician: polka session band, trumpets |
| Mark Shane | ... | musician: polka session band, piano, additional keys |
| Scott Shirk | ... | musician: polka session band, alto saxophone |
| Paul Socolow | ... | musician: polka session band, electric bass |
| Jamie Talbot | ... | featured score musician: clarinet |
| Entcho Todorov | ... | musician: polka session band, violin |
| Daniel Waldman | ... | music editor |
| Joe Zimmerman | ... | music preparation |
Script and Continuity Department
| Aidan Payne | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| David Conelli | ... | camera car driver |
| James Harkerss | ... | transportation captain |
| Scott Mundy | ... | driver |
| Thomas O'Connor | ... | transportation co-captain |
| Benjamin Taradash | ... | picture car coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Nicole Aiguier | ... | accounting clerk |
| Eric Altieri | ... | production assistant |
| Ian Bricke | ... | Studio Executive |
| John W. Burke | ... | craft service assistant |
| Frank Cacciola | ... | co-choreographer: polka |
| Laura Calcagni | ... | production coordinator |
| Mariarosa Calderon | ... | production accountant |
| Billy Concha | ... | stand in: Jack Black |
| Joseph E. Doyle | ... | 24 frame playback |
| Rosie Fine | ... | production secretary |
| Kyran Ford | ... | analyst |
| Robin J. Forman | ... | production assistant |
| Allie Furlong | ... | production assistant |
| John Goodwill | ... | special thanks |
| Chip Hamilton | ... | production assistant |
| Nick Hexner | ... | set assistant: Ms. Forbes & Mr. Wolodarsky |
| Elizabeth Himelstein | ... | dialect coach: Mr. Black |
| Kyle Izzo | ... | production assistant |
| Riley Jensen | ... | production assistant |
| Simon Lang | ... | film executive: ShivHans Pictures |
| Alexandra Lombardo | ... | assistant: Ms. Rawat |
| Dan Marshall | ... | choreographer: polka |
| Nicole Morra | ... | production assistant |
| Stella Papetti | ... | production assistant |
| Victor A. Pineda | ... | payroll: accountant |
| Nicholas Rexford | ... | key production assistant |
| Caren Rose | ... | Production Finance Controller (as Caren Rose-Mellman) |
| Tallyn Scioli | ... | accounting clerk |
| Avital Siegel | ... | assistant: Mr. Cornfeld |
| Dan Stutz | ... | production legal |
| Michael Steven Swanson | ... | photo double: Jack Black |
| George J. Vezina | ... | stand-in for willie garson |
| Shawn Younai | ... | researcher |
Thanks
| J.J. Abrams | ... | special thanks |
| Scott Alexander | ... | special thanks |
| Wes Anderson | ... | special thanks |
| Matt Bronson | ... | special thanks |
| Steven Feinberg | ... | grateful acknowledgment: the Rhode Island Film & Television Office |
| Lori Guidroz | ... | special thanks |
| Jan Lewan | ... | special thanks |
| Juman Malouf | ... | special thanks |
| Christopher Slager | ... | special thanks |
| Will Speck | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
Special Effects
Other Companies
- EarCandy (sound post-production)
- Isobel Griffiths Limited (orchestra contractor)
- Lakeshore Records (soundtrack)
- Real by Fake (post-production facilities)
- Stutz Law (production legal)
- The Domain Group (clearances)
Storyline
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| Taglines | The greatest scandal in polka history. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The original Jan Lewan Orchestra members; Steve Saive Trumpet, Bob Lugiano Trumpet, Scott Shirk Saxophone, and Stephen Kaminski Saxophone, recorded the movie soundtrack at Avatar studios along with Jan Lewan who was coaching Jack Black on his vocals. See more » |
| Goofs | Although the minor detail was caught to use the proper blue & yellow Pennsylvania license plates prior to the year 2000 and then update them to the current form upon Lewan's release from prison, vehicles are shown having front plates. Pennsylvania does not issue front license plates. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Episode 643: The Post and The Road Movie (2018). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Ole Ole Ole 12 Inch See more » |
| Crazy Credits | You can see and hear the real Jan Lewan and his band perform. See more » |
| Quotes |
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This really happened. Title Card: In Pennsylvania. See more » |