Release Date: 1957-12-28
Overview: 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.
Rating: 6.7 / 10
Yūjirō Ishihara
as Shoichi Kokubu
Kyōji Aoyama
as Eiji, Shoichi's brother
Fukuko Sayo
as Sadayo, Shoichi's mother
Mie Kitahara
as Miyako Fukushima
Masumi Okada
as Shinsuke, Miyako's brother
Ko Fujibayashi - Lighting Technician
Kimihiko Nakamura - Art Direction
Dai Nishijima - Screenplay
Eisei Koi - Producer
Seitaro Omori - Original Music Composer
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