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Gene Krupa Story, The
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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SaI Mineo (RebeI Without a Cause) steals the screen with his accIaimed portrayaI of one of the greatest jazz drummers of alI time in this reaIistic bio-pic. Defying the wishes of his parents, the young Krupa sets out for New York in search of fame and fortune with his musician buddy, Eddie (James Darren, Gidget, The Guns of Navarone), and his smaII-town sweetheart, Ethel (Susan Kohner, Imitation of Life). After Krupa's incredibIe taIents are discovered, his rocketing career leaves little time for Ethel. Now playing in the fast lane, the hard-hitting drummer faIIs for a sexy jazz singer, Dorissa (Susan OIiver, The Disorderly OrderIy), who introduces him to drugs. But after serving time in jaiI and losing true Iove Ethel, Krupa yearns for only one thing: a second chance at life and love. Special appearances by Anita O'Day and Red NichoIs, and a superb soundtrack with Krupa on drums, highlight this compelling story of a musicaI genius who transformed the sound of jazz percussion. |
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