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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.
- (783)
- Biography, Drama, Music
- Don Weis
- 1959-12
The Gene Krupa Story (also known as Drum Crazy) is a 1959 biopic of American drummer and bandleader Gene Krupa. The conflict in the film centers on Krupa's rise to success and his corresponding use of marijuana.
Apr 19, 2018 · Just a teenage jive canary who loves jazz and I love gene krupa and his style of drumming so i decided to show this underrated gem to the world. Keep jivin, and throwing down the drum boogie....
- 101 min
- 242.2K
- cipherTV
The Gene Krupa Story (1959) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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 and...
- (12)
- Dennis Schwartz
- Biography
- Don Weis
A bio-pic of the jazz drummer Gene Krupa, starring Sal Mineo and Susan Oliver. The film follows his rise to fame, his struggles with drugs and his quest for love.
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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. When Gene's father dies he promises to enter the priesthood.
