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The First Polka

9.019791h 36mMovieDrama

The intertwined lives of people of both Polish and German extraction who live on the pre-World War II border between the two countries are explored in this drama. Valeska is the Polish/German matriarch of a family living on the German side…

DirectorKlaus Emmerich
WriterHelmut Krapp
ProducersHelmut Krapp·Lutz Hengst

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Cast · Directed by Klaus Emmerich

MSMaria Schell
Maria Schell
Valeska Piontek
ESErnst Stankovski
Ernst Stankovski
Anwalt Wondrak
CGClaus Theo Gärtner
Claus Theo Gärtner
Feldwebel Metzmacher
EBEva Maria Bauer
Eva Maria Bauer
Tante Lucie
EJErland Josephson
Erland Josephson
Leo Maria Piontek
GWGuido Wieland
Guido Wieland
Herr Montag
RS
René Schell
Josef Piontek
MK
Marco Kröger
Andreas
JBJan Biczycki
Jan Biczycki
Archpriest Pattas
RL
Regine Lamster
Irma

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The First Polka — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The First Polka?

The First Polka isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The First Polka on Netflix?

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The First Polka isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The First Polka?

The First Polka hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 18, 1979. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.