Lonely Boy (1962)
This short film portrays the story of singer Paul Anka, who rose from obscurity to become the idol of millions of adolescent fans around the world. Taking a candid look at both sides of the footlights, this film examines the marketing machine behind a generation of pop singers. Interviews with Anka and his manager reveal their perspective on the industry.
Director: Wolf Koenig, Roman Kroitor
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: May 25, 1962
Cast
- Paul Anka - Himself
- Jules Podell - Himself
Cinematography: Wolf Koenig
Editing: John Spotton, Guy L. Coté
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
biography, popular music, short film
More Films by Director: Wolf Koenig, Roman Kroitor
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lonely Boy about?
- This short film portrays the story of singer Paul Anka, who rose from obscurity to become the idol of millions of adolescent fans around the world. Taking a candid look at both sides of the footlights, this film examines the marketing machine behind a generation of pop singers. Interviews with Anka and his manager reveal their perspective on the industry.
- Who directed Lonely Boy?
- Lonely Boy was directed by Wolf Koenig, Roman Kroitor.
- Who stars in Lonely Boy?
- Lonely Boy stars Paul Anka, Jules Podell.
- How long is Lonely Boy?
- Lonely Boy has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is Lonely Boy?
- Lonely Boy is a Documentary film.
- Where was Lonely Boy produced?
- Lonely Boy was produced in Canada.