The Gene Krupa Story (1959)

The Gene Krupa Story (1959)

He hammered out the savage tempo of the jazz era! 1959-12-01 United States of America 101 Min. PG-13
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Overview

Synopsis by theflixtor - 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. He soon realizes that he doesn't belong there and leaves to join his friend, Eddie's band. Ethel, Eddie's girlfriend, convinces Gene to go to New York and make it big. The 3 of them head to New York. Here Ethel and Gene soon fall in love and Gene makes a name for himself. Gene starts to live in the fast lane, with drugs, alcohol, women and parties. Ethel, unhappy with Gene's lifestyle, leaves him. Gene soon "hits rock bottom" where he has to face reality and choose where to take his life.

Cast

Sal Mineo is Gene Krupa
Gene Krupa
Susan Kohner is Ethel Maguire
Ethel Maguire
James Darren is Eddie Sirota
Eddie Sirota
Susan Oliver is Dorissa Dinell
Dorissa Dinell
Yvonne Craig is Gloria Corregio
Gloria Corregio
Lawrence Dobkin is Speaker Willis
Speaker Willis
Celia Lovsky is Mother
Red Nichols is Himself
Bobby Troup is Tommy Dorsey
Tommy Dorsey
Anita O'Day is Herself
Shelly Manne is Davey Tough
Davey Tough
Buddy Lester is Himself