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The Gene Krupa Story (also known as Drum Crazy) is a 1959 biopic of American drummer and bandleader Gene Krupa. [1] The conflict in the film centers on Krupa's rise to success and his corresponding use of marijuana .
The Gene Krupa Story: Directed by Don Weis. With Sal Mineo, Susan Kohner, James Darren, Susan Oliver. Biopic of famous jazz drummer, Gene Krupa, who becomes a sensation but cannot handle success and life in the fast lane and ends-up broke, struggling with drugs and alcohol.
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- Biography, Drama, Music
- Don Weis
- 1959-12
The Gene Krupa Story (1959) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Oct 1, 2023 · The Gene Krupa Story. 1959 · 1 hr 42 min. TV-PG. Music · Drama. An idealistic youngster eschews the priesthood for a crack at the big time, and big time he makes, as one of the best jazz drummers in the business. Subtitles: English.
- Don Weis
- January 1, 1959
- Sal Mineo
On Ethel's birthday, Gene is seduced by a singer in the band, a blonde bombshell with the heart of the devil, who beds, Gene, as, Ethel sits at home preparing a dinner for her...
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- Don Weis
- Dennis Schwartz
- Sal Mineo
After starting his own band, Gene embarks on a nationwide tour that ends in San Francisco, where he is arrested for possession of marijuana. Although Gene protests that the drugs were planted on him, Dorissa refuses to testify on his behalf, and as a result, he is sentenced to ninety days in jail.
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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.
