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The Gene Krupa Story: Full Cast & Crew 1959 Biography
This musical biopic is based on the life of Gene Krupa (Sal Mineo), the famed jazz drummer. His Catholic parents want him to be a priest, but Krupa rebels and moves away to make it as a musician in New York City, along with his friend Eddie (James Darren). He eventually falls for a girl, Ethel (Susan Kohner). But the seductions of other women, drugs and fame -- plus a lack of a formal music education -- put a strain on his personal and professional life, and Krupa must re-examine his goals. See Movie Details

Cast & Crew

All Cast Crew
Don Weis Director Sal Mineo Gene Krupa Actor Susan Kohner Ethel Maguire Actor James Darren Eddie Sirota Actor Susan Oliver Dorissa Dinell Actor Yvonne Craig Gloria Corregio Actor Larry Dobkin Speaker Willis Actor Celia Lovsky Mother Actor Bobby Troup Tommy Dorsey Actor Orin Jannings Screenwriter Philip A. Waxman Producer Charles Lawton Jr. Cinematographer Edwin H. Bryant Film Editing Maurice Wright Film Editing Leith Stevens Original Music Robert Peterson Art Director Frank Tuttle Set Decoration