Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
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
Bobby Troup
Tommy Dorsey
Anita O'Day
Herself
Shelly Manne
Davey Tough
Buddy Lester
Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
The Gene Krupa Story was released on December 1, 1959.
The runtime of The Gene Krupa Story is 1h 41m.
The Gene Krupa Story is a Drama, Music movie.
The Gene Krupa Story has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Gene Krupa Story is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Gene Krupa Story was directed by Don Weis.
The main cast of The Gene Krupa Story includes Sal Mineo, Susan Kohner, James Darren.
The Gene Krupa Story is originally in English.