About this movie
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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Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
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Year
1993
Runtime
1h 30m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.8/10
Votes
5
Genre
Documentary, Music
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Language
EN
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Questions about Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
How long is Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King?
Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King has a runtime of 1h 30m (1 hour and 30 minutes).
Who directed Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King?
Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King was directed by Jeff Feuerzeig and released in 1993.
What genre is Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King?
Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King is a Documentary, Music film (1993).
Who stars in Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King?
The cast of Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King includes Byron Coley, Jad Fair, David Fair, Maureen Tucker, Penn Jillette.
What is the TMDB rating for Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King?
Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King has a TMDB rating of 7.8/10 based on 5 votes.
