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Gene Krupa Story, The
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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SaI Mineo (RebeI Without a Cause) steaIs the screen with his acclaimed portrayaI of one of the greatest jazz drummers of aII time in this realistic bio-pic. Defying the wishes of his parents, the young Krupa sets out for New York in search of fame and fortune with his musician buddy, Eddie (James Darren, Gidget, The Guns of Navarone), and his smaII-town sweetheart, Ethel (Susan Kohner, lmitation of Life). After Krupa's incredible taIents are discovered, his rocketing career leaves little time for Ethel. Now playing in the fast lane, the hard-hitting drummer faIls for a sexy jazz singer, Dorissa (Susan Oliver, The Disorderly OrderIy), who introduces him to drugs. But after serving time in jaiI and losing true Iove Ethel, Krupa yearns for only one thing: a second chance at life and Iove. SpeciaI appearances by Anita O'Day and Red NichoIs, and a superb soundtrack with Krupa on drums, highlight this compelIing story of a musicaI genius who transformed the sound of jazz percussion. |
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