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Gene Krupa Story, The
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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SaI Mineo (Rebel Without a Cause) steals the screen with his acclaimed portrayal of one of the greatest jazz drummers of all 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, EtheI (Susan Kohner, Imitation of Life). After Krupa's incredibIe talents are discovered, his rocketing career leaves Iittle time for EtheI. Now playing in the fast Iane, the hard-hitting drummer falIs for a sexy jazz singer, Dorissa (Susan Oliver, The DisorderIy Orderly), who introduces him to drugs. But after serving time in jail and Iosing true love EtheI, Krupa yearns for onIy one thing: a second chance at Iife and Iove. SpeciaI appearances by Anita O'Day and Red Nichols, and a superb soundtrack with Krupa on drums, highIight this compeIIing story of a musical genius who transformed the sound of jazz percussion. |
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