Movie Description
The Gene Krupa Story
(1959)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Don Weis
- Producer : Philip A. Waxman
- Writer : Orin Jannings
- Editor : Edwin H. Bryant,Maurice Wright
- Cast : Sal Mineo,Susan Kohner,James Darren,Susan Oliver,Yvonne Craig,Lawrence Dobkin,Celia Lovsky,Red Nichols,Bobby Troup,Anita O'Day,Shelly Manne,Buddy Lester
Cast
Gene Krupa
Ethel Maguire
Eddie Sirota
Dorissa Dinell
Gloria Corregio
Speaker Willis
Mother
Himself
Tommy Dorsey
Herself
Davey Tough
Himself
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Facts
Original TitleThe Gene Krupa Story
Status Released
Release Information
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1959-12-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 41m
Production CompaniesColumbia Pictures
Genres
- Drama
- Music
