The Drummer
鼓手
Synopsis
Tommy Chen (Leslie Cheung) wants to become a professional drummer. Because of his loud practice sessions at home he gets into trouble with the neighbors and his father. His grandpa and friends support his ambitions, but he struggles to stay determined and keep his self-confidence.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yang Chuan
- Original Score
- Joseph Koo
- Original Title
- 鼓手
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Sincere Film Production Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yang Chuan
Joseph Koo
Tenky Tin Kai-Man
Department Leadership Roster
Yang Chuan
Director
Tenky Tin Kai-Man
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Drummer
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What is The Drummer about?
Tommy Chen (Leslie Cheung) wants to become a professional drummer. Because of his loud practice sessions at home he gets into trouble with the neighbors and his father. His grandpa and friends support his ambitions, but he struggles to stay determined and keep his self-confidence.
Who directed The Drummer?
The Drummer was directed by Yang Chuan.
Who stars in The Drummer?
The principal cast of The Drummer includes Leslie Cheung, Elaine Chow Sau-Lan, Paul Chung Biu-Law, Choi-Chung Chan, Chiang-yu Chang.
When was The Drummer released and how long is it?
The Drummer was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Drummer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Drummer was composed by Joseph Koo.