King Drummer (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1967, King Drummer is a drama and music film directed by Umetsugu Inoue, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Ling Yun plays the replacement hired for a popular band whose egotistic drummer quit to join a rival group. When the new arrival becomes a hit, he earns the jealous wrath of the predecessor. Meanwhile, the young drummer's mother is fervently against his music career. With the gorgeous Lily Ho as the manageress of the band and some terrific drumming set pieces, the whole thing, needless to say, comes off with a bang.
Who’s in it. King Drummer stars Lily Ho as Huang Li-Chen, Ling Yun as Sun Chih-Chiang, Yang Fang as Sun Yi Qiang and Chen Honglie as Charlie Chao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, King Drummer sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Drummer page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Drummer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Drummer (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King Drummer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King Drummer worth watching?
- King Drummer holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in King Drummer?
- King Drummer stars Lily Ho, Ling Yun, Yang Fang, Chen Honglie and Angela Yu Chien.