The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl
ジャズ娘に栄光あれ
Synopsis
Minako, a runaway from Osaka chasing her dream of becoming a singer, struggles through poverty, failed jobs, and exploitation in Tokyo. With the help of a kind old vendor, a supportive reporter, and eventually singer Akira Takarada, she finally gets her chance to shine on stage.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kajirō Yamamoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Kajirō Yamamoto, Yoshio Hasuike
- Original Score
- Hachiro Matsui
- Original Title
- ジャズ娘に栄光あれ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kajirō Yamamoto
Kajirō Yamamoto, Yoshio Hasuike
Hachiro Matsui
Isamu Ashida
Yoshitami Kuroiwa
Department Leadership Roster
Kajirō Yamamoto
Director
Kajirō Yamamoto
Screenplay
Yoshio Hasuike
Screenplay
Isamu Ashida
Director of Photography
Yoshitami Kuroiwa
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl about?
Minako, a runaway from Osaka chasing her dream of becoming a singer, struggles through poverty, failed jobs, and exploitation in Tokyo. With the help of a kind old vendor, a supportive reporter, and eventually singer Akira Takarada, she finally gets her chance to shine on stage.
Who directed The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl?
The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl was directed by Kajirō Yamamoto.
Who stars in The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl?
The principal cast of The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl includes Michiko Hamamura, Hiroshi Koizumi, Tatsuya Hara, Yumi Shirakawa, Asami Kuji.
When was The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl released and how long is it?
The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl was composed by Hachiro Matsui.