The Gene Krupa Story

The Gene Krupa Story 1959 Released

Directed by Don Weis

Drama, Music · 101 min

 

The Gene Krupa Story 1959 Released

Directed by Don Weis

Drama, Music · 101 min

 

He hammered out the savage tempo of the jazz era!

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. He soon realizes that he doesn't belong there and leaves to join his friend, Eddie's band. Ethel, Eddie's girlfriend, convinces... see more

He hammered out the savage tempo of the jazz era!

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. He soon realizes that he doesn't belong there and leaves to join his friend, Eddie's band. Ethel, Eddie's girlfriend, convinces... see more

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RUNTIME
N/A min
RELEASED
Dec 1, 1959
COUNTRY
US
LANGUAGE
EN
SPOKEN
English
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