The Gene Krupa Story(1959)
He hammered out the savage tempo of the jazz era!
The Gene Krupa Story Synopsis
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.
The Gene Krupa Story (1959) is a drama and music film directed by Don Weis, released on December 1, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Sal Mineo, Susan Kohner, James Darren and Susan Oliver. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Weis
- Writers:
- Orin Jannings
- Producers:
- Philip A. Waxman
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lawton Jr.
- Composer:
- Leith Stevens
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Gene Krupa Story (1959) Trailer
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The Gene Krupa Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sal Mineo
as Gene Krupa
Susan Kohner
as Ethel Maguire
James Darren
as Eddie Sirota
Susan Oliver
as Dorissa Dinell
Yvonne Craig
as Gloria Corregio
Lawrence Dobkin
as Speaker Willis
Celia Lovsky
as Mother
Red Nichols
as Himself
Bobby Troup
as Tommy Dorsey
Anita O'Day
as Herself
Shelly Manne
as Davey Tough
Buddy Lester
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Don Weis, written by Orin Jannings, produced by Philip A. Waxman.
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The Gene Krupa Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Gene Krupa Story – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Gene Krupa Story?
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The main cast of The Gene Krupa Story (1959) includes Sal Mineo, Susan Kohner, James Darren, Susan Oliver and Yvonne Craig. The film was directed by Don Weis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Gene Krupa Story released?
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The Gene Krupa Story was released on December 1, 1959 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Gene Krupa Story worth watching?
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The Gene Krupa Story (1959) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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