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.
Director and cast
- Umetsugu Inoue Director
- 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
- Yumi Takano as Aiko, Miyako's mother
- Izumi Ashikawa as Midori Shima
- Zenji Yamada as Zenzo Shima
- Keiko Amaji as Tokiko Arima
- Mari Shiraki as Mary Oka, the dancer
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