Man Who Causes a Storm (1957)

12/28/1957 (JP) • 1h 40m

Drama

Overview

Shoichi Kokubun (Yujiro Ishihara) is a roughneck street musician, who has a brother that is determined to propel him into stardom. In attempt to catch the attention of a popular jazz band, his brother appeals to their manager who has the power to make him a star. In a graphic portrayal of love, betrayal and success, Shoichi brews up a storm with a 'rat-a-tat-tat' on the drums.

Top Billed Cast

Yūjirō Ishihara

Shoichi Kokubu

Kyōji Aoyama

Eiji, Shoichi's brother

Fukuko Sayo

Sadayo, Shoichi's mother

Mie Kitahara

Miyako Fukushima

Masumi Okada

Shinsuke, Miyako's brother

Yumi Takano

Aiko, Miyako's mother

Izumi Ashikawa

Midori Shima

Zenji Yamada

Zenzo Shima

Keiko Amaji

Tokiko Arima


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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

drum

showbiz

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