Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

1993 1h 30m EN

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7.8

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★7.8TMDB · 5

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Byron Coley
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Jad Fair
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David Fair
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Maureen Tucker
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Penn Jillette
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jeff Feuerzeig
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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33 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 6

CAST

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Byron Coley and Jad Fair and David Fair carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0107071 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jeff Feuerzeig directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
233 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Byron Coley and Jad Fair and David Fair carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0107071 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.