Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

🎞️ Movie 90 min US
โ˜… 7.5 /10 1993

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.

Cast

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David Fair
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Jad Fair
Self
Self
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David Greenberger
Self
Self
Penn Jillette
Penn Jillette
Maureen Tucker
Maureen Tucker
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Half Japanese
Composer
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Fortunato Procopio
Cinematographer