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

ALL 10/07/1993 (en) Documentary, Music 90 Min
  • Release
    10/07/1993
  • Production
  • Rotten tomato
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  • Original title
    Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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Overview

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.

  1. Jeff Feuerzeig

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer



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  1. Byron Coley

    Himself

  2. Jad Fair

    Himself

  3. David Fair

    Himself

  4. Maureen Tucker

    Herself

  5. Penn Jillette

    Himself

Full Cast & Crew

Casts : 5 , Crews : 1

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Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King (1993) 90 Min

ALL 10/07/1993 (en)
Documentary, Music
  • Release 10/07/1993
  • Production
  • Original title Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

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.

  1. Jeff Feuerzeig

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer