Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The Plot
Shoichi Kokubun 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.
Run Time
1h 40m
Genre
Drama
Release Date
28 Dec 1957
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Director & Producers
Top Billed Cast
Yūjirō IshiharaShoichi Kokubu
Kyōji AoyamaEiji, Shoichi's brother
Fukuko SayoSadayo, Shoichi's mother
Mie KitaharaMiyako Fukushima
Masumi OkadaShinsuke, Miyako's brother
Aiko, Miyako's mother
Izumi AshikawaMidori Shima
Zenji YamadaZenzo Shima
Keiko AmajiTokiko Arima
Mari ShirakiMary Oka, the dancer
Charlie Sakurada, the drummer
Nobuo KanekoToru Sakyo, the critic


Umetsugu Inoue