The Gene Krupa Story (1960)

Synopsis: Sal Mineo stars as the gifted drummer who, as a young man, sets out for New York with his best friend (James Darren) and and his girlfriend, Ethel (Susan Kohner), to make it as a professional... Sal Mineo stars as the gifted drummer who, as a young man, sets out for New York with his best friend (James Darren) and and his girlfriend, Ethel (Susan Kohner), to make it as a professional musician. Krupa quickly makes inroads and finds himself in the fast lane, where he begins a relationship with a jazz singer (Susan Oliver) who introduces him to the world of narcotics. Before long, he finds himself in jail. Upon his release, he transforms the sound of jazz percussion forever. [More]

Starring: Sal Mineo, James Darren, Susan Kohner, Susan Oliver

Starring: Sal Mineo, James Darren, Susan Kohner, Susan Oliver, Yvonne Craig, Lawrence Dobkin, Celia Lovsky, Red Nichols, Shelly Manne, Buddy Lester

Director: Don Weis

Director: Don Weis
Producer: Philip A. Waxman
Composer: Leith Stevens
Screenwriter: Orin Jannings

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