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Overview
Release Date:
December 1959 (USA) moreTagline:
He hammered out the savage tempo of the jazz era!Plot:
The story of legendary jazz drummer, Gene Krupa. Since his youth, all Gene ever wanted to do is play the drums and make music... more | add synopsisAwards:
1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Great Drummer from the Past moreUS TV Schedule:
| Thur. July 31 | 12:00 AM | TCM |
Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Sal Mineo | ... | Gene Krupa |
 | Susan Kohner | ... | Ethel Maguire |
| James Darren | ... | Eddie Sirota |
| Susan Oliver | ... | Dorissa Dinell |
| Yvonne Craig | ... | Gloria Corregio |
| Lawrence Dobkin | ... | Speaker Willis |
| Celia Lovsky | ... | Mother |
| Red Nichols | ... | Himself, Red Nichols |
| Bobby Troup | ... | Tommy Dorsey |
| Anita O'Day | ... | Herself, Anita O'Day |
| Shelly Manne | ... | Davey Tough |
| Buddy Lester | ... | Himself, Buddy Lester |
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Parents Guide:
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101 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoMOVIEmeter: 
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[Gene is offered a marijuana cigarette]Gene Krupa: Reefers huh? So that's what they look like.
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I Love My Baby (My Baby Loves Me) moreFAQ
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Always enjoy listening to the great talent of Gene Krupa along with Buddy Rich. This is a film dealing with Krupa's childhood which dealt with his becoming a Priest and then a world famous drummer in the 1940's. Sal Mineo, (Gene Krupa),"Rebel Without a Cause",'55, did a great job of trying to imitate Gene on the drums along with Susan Kohner,(Ethel Maguire),"Freud",'62, who was his girlfriend and loyal supporter through out this picture. This film portrays the good and bad times of Gene Krupa and most of his bad times were caused by a frustrating childhood and a great love of his mother and father, who both demanded too much from their son. Great Class film along with great musicians.