The Gene Krupa Story
“He hammered out the savage tempo of the jazz era!”
Synopsis
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 Gene to go to New York and make it big. The 3 of them head to New York. Here Ethel and Gene soon fall in love and Gene makes a name for himself. Gene starts to live in the fast lane, with drugs, alcohol, women and parties. Ethel, unhappy with Gene's lifestyle, leaves him. Gene soon "hits rock bottom" where he has to face reality and choose where to take his life.
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1959 - Gene Krupa Story (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Weis
- Screenplay & Story
- Orin Jannings
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- The Gene Krupa Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Weis
Orin Jannings
Leith Stevens
Charles Lawton Jr.
Edwin H. Bryant, Maurice Wright
Philip A. Waxman
Department Leadership Roster
Orin Jannings
Writer
Don Weis
Director
Edwin H. Bryant
Editor
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
Leith Stevens
Original Music Composer
Philip A. Waxman
Producer
Maurice Wright
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Gene Krupa Story about?
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 Gene to go to New York and make it big. The 3 of them head to New York. Here Ethel and Gene soon fall in love and Gene makes a name for himself. Gene starts to live in the fast lane, with drugs, alcohol, women and parties. Ethel, unhappy with Gene's lifestyle, leaves him. Gene soon "hits rock bottom" where he has to face reality and choose where to take his life.
Who directed The Gene Krupa Story?
The Gene Krupa Story was directed by Don Weis.
Who stars in The Gene Krupa Story?
The principal cast of The Gene Krupa Story includes Sal Mineo, Susan Kohner, James Darren, Susan Oliver, Yvonne Craig.
When was The Gene Krupa Story released and how long is it?
The Gene Krupa Story was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gene Krupa Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gene Krupa Story was composed by Leith Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gene Krupa Story?
The Gene Krupa Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).