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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.
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...
- (12)
- Dennis Schwartz
- Biography
- Don Weis
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.
- Don Weis
- 101 min
- 5
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.
Gene Krupa Story, The - (Original Trailer) Sal Mineo stars in the life story of jazz's most famous drummer, The Gene Krupa Story (1959).
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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.
