The Gene Krupa Story (1959)
He hammered out the savage tempo of the jazz era!
1959 · NR · 1h 41m · Drama, Music
Genres: Drama, Music
The story of legendary jazz drummer, Gene Krupa. Since his youth, all Gene ever wanted to do is play the drums and make music. This is something his parents would not approve of- they want him to be a priest. When Gene's father dies he promises to enter the priesthood.
Director: Don Weis
Writers: Orin Jannings
Music by: Leith Stevens
Cinematography: Charles Lawton Jr.
Editor: Edwin H. Bryant, Maurice Wright
Cast
Sal Mineo as Gene KrupaSusan Kohner as Ethel MaguireJames Darren as Eddie SirotaSusan Oliver as Dorissa DinellYvonne Craig as Gloria CorregioLawrence Dobkin as Speaker WillisCelia Lovsky as MotherRed Nichols as HimselfBobby Troup as Tommy DorseyAnita O'Day as HerselfShelly Manne as Davey ToughBuddy Lester as HimselfMore like this
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