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     Jack Black

     Jan Lewan
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     Jenny Slate

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     Jason Schwartzman

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     Jacki Weaver

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     J. B. Smoove

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Polka_KingThe Polka King - Wikipedia

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   The Polka King is a 2017 American biographical comedy film directed by Maya Forbes and written by Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky. The film is about real-life Polish-American polka band leader Jan Lewan, who was imprisoned in 2004 for running a Ponzi scheme. The film stars Jack Black as Lewan, as well as Jenny Slate, Jason Schwartzman, and Jacki ...

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4. www.imdb.com › title › tt5539052The Polka King (2017) - IMDb

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   Jan 12, 2018 · A comedy drama based on the true story of Jan Lewan, a polka bandleader who ran a Ponzi scheme that defrauded his fans. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.

   • 6/10 (12K)
   • Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama

   • Director: Maya Forbes
   • Release Date: 2018-01-12

5. www.pajiba.com › film_reviews › based-on-a-trueBased on a True Story, How Accurate Is Netflix's 'Polka King'?

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   Mar 16, 2018 · The Polka King is a biopic of Jan Lewan, a polka band leader who ran a $4.5 million Ponzi scheme. Find out how the film compares to the true story, from the pope visit to the beauty pageant scandal.

6. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › the-polka-king-2018The Polka King movie review & film summary (2018) - Roger Ebert

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   Jan 12, 2018 · A comedy film about a Polish immigrant who runs a polka band and a Ponzi scheme in the 1990s. Jack Black stars as Jan Lewan, a well-meaning but deluded con artist who faces the consequences of his crimes.

7. www.netflix.com › title › 80173395Watch The Polka King | Netflix Official Site

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   Watch The Polka King | Netflix Official Site. Determined to make it big in America, Polish-born bandleader Jan Lewan draws his fans into a Ponzi scheme in this comedy based on a true story. Watch trailers & learn more.

   • Director: Maya Forbes

   • Video Duration: 93 min

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8. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › the_polka_kingThe Polka King | Rotten Tomatoes

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   The Polka King is a biographical comedy film about Jan Lewan, a polka musician who scammed investors with his polka schemes. The film has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, and is available on Netflix with a subscription.

   • 67% (36)

   • Category: Biography, Comedy, Drama, Music

9. www.janlewandowski.com › the-polka-king-movie"The Polka King" | Jan Lewan Lewandowski - Official website

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   Jan Lewan, a Polish immigrant, became the \"King of Pennsylvania Polka\" and the world's only known Polka Ponzi scheme. Watch the movie on Netflix, see photos from the set and the premiere, and read his remarks and experience.

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    Is the Polka King based on a true story?

    • The Polka King is a 2017 American biographical comedy film directed by Maya Forbes and written by Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky. The film is about real-life Polish-American polka band leader Jan Lewan, who was imprisoned in 2004 for running a Ponzi scheme.

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    What makes 'the Polka King' so special?

    • The sporadic magic of “The Polka King” largely comes from its casting, and the hammy performances that follow. Slate is given what seems like an extended passage about her character entering a Ms. Pennsylvania contest so that the actress can show off her wackiest side, which she does valiantly.

    The Polka King movie review & film summary (2018) | Roger Ebert

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    What did the king of polka leave out?

    • What The King of Polka left out was two members of the band, trombone player John Stabinsky and accordion player Thomas Karas, died in that crash. Also, Lewan claimed that much of his investor paperwork was destroyed in the accident, using the accident as an excuse to delay paying back his investors. “I honestly don’t buy it,” Chaco said.

    Based on a True Story, How Accurate Is Netflix's 'Polka King'? - Pajiba

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    Is polka Ponzi based on a true story?

    • Director: Maya Forbes Screenwriters: Maya Forbes, Wally Wolodarsky Based on the remarkable true story of the world’s only known Polka Ponzi scheme, this mix of comedy and tragedy is about Jan Lewan, a polish immigrant who believed in the American Dream. But with big dreams came big mistakes for the man who became the “King of Pennsylvania Polka.”

    "The Polka King" | Jan Lewan Lewandowski - Official website

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