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Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King (1993)

7.5/10 1h 30m Oct 07, 1993
Documentary Music

A documentary covering the rise of extremely alternative band Half Japanese: from the early days when Jad and David Fair recorded loud music in their bedroom for distribution via mail order cassette tape, to their contemporary incarnation after David's departure for married life and Jad's increased stature among musicians and critics. Includes interviews with Jad, David, Mo Tucker of Velvet underground fame, and Penn Jillette, who produced an album of theirs.

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Movie Details

Original Title Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.4

Cast

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Byron Coley
Self
Popularity: 0.1
Jad Fair
Jad Fair
Self
Popularity: 1.6
David Fair
David Fair
Self
Popularity: 0.1
Maureen Tucker
Maureen Tucker
Self
Popularity: 0.3
Penn Jillette
Penn Jillette
Self
Popularity: 4.1

Key Crew

Director Jeff Feuerzeig

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Rating
7.5
/10

Based on 4 votes

Details
Release Date October 7, 1993
Runtime 1h 30m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.4
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