The Gene Krupa Story (1959): reparto, argumento y streaming
1959 · Película · ★ 7.2
Released in 1959, The Gene Krupa Story is a drama film directed by Don Weis, running about 101 minutes. “He hammered out the savage tempo of the jazz era!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Gene Krupa Story stars Sal Mineo as Gene Krupa, Susan Kohner as Ethel Maguire, James Darren as Eddie Sirota and Susan Oliver as Dorissa Dinell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Gene Krupa Story has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gene Krupa Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gene Krupa Story tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Where can I watch The Gene Krupa Story (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gene Krupa Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Gene Krupa Story worth watching?
- The Gene Krupa Story holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Gene Krupa Story?
- The Gene Krupa Story stars Sal Mineo, Susan Kohner, James Darren, Susan Oliver and Yvonne Craig.
- When was The Gene Krupa Story released?
- The Gene Krupa Story was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.