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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.
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.
Apr 19, 2018 · 242K views 6 years ago. Just a teenage jive canary who loves jazz and I love gene krupa and his style of drumming so i decided to show this underrated gem to the world. Keep jivin, and...
Nov 16, 2021 · THE GENE KRUPA STORY (1959) Directed by Don Weis biopic w/ Sal Mineo & John Bleifer “There’s music in drums, Papa, I know there is!” #SalMineo #GeneKrupa.
Oct 11, 2022 · Watch the biographical drama of the legendary jazz drummer Gene Krupa, starring Sal Mineo and featuring Krupa's own drumming.
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 and Gene.
THE GENE KRUPA STORY. Drama. Sal Mineo (Rebel Without a Cause) steals the screen with his acclaimed portrayal of one of the greatest jazz drummers of all time in this realistic bio-pic.
the gene krupa story. Synopsis. Sal Mineo, who'd previously registered well as the lead in the TV drama Drummer Man, essays a strikingly similar role in The Gene Krupa Story.
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.
The film details Krupa's troubled home life: (he wanted to be a musician; his father wanted him to become a priest), his rise to fame as drummer for the Benny Goodman orchestra, his years on top as a bandleader, and his ongoing problems with drug abuse.
