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Man Who Causes a Storm

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Man Who Causes a Storm

6.7

1h 40m

1957

Synopsis

Shoichi Kokubun is a roughneck street musician, who has a brother that is determined to propel him into stardom. In attempt to catch the attention of a popular jazz band, his brother appeals to their manager who has the power to make him a star. In a graphic portrayal of love, betrayal and success, Shoichi brews up a storm with a 'rat-a-tat-tat' on the drums.

Director

Umetsugu Inoue

Trailer

Drama

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Cast & Crew

Yūjirō Ishihara

Yūjirō Ishihara

as Shoichi Kokubu

Kyōji Aoyama

Kyōji Aoyama

as Eiji, Shoichi's brother

Fukuko Sayo

Fukuko Sayo

as Sadayo, Shoichi's mother

Mie Kitahara

Mie Kitahara

as Miyako Fukushima

Masumi Okada

Masumi Okada

as Shinsuke, Miyako's brother

Yumi Takano

as Aiko, Miyako's mother

Izumi Ashikawa

Izumi Ashikawa

as Midori Shima

Zenji Yamada

Zenji Yamada

as Zenzo Shima

Keiko Amaji

Keiko Amaji

as Tokiko Arima

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