Man Who Causes a Storm (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1957, Man Who Causes a Storm is a drama film directed by Umetsugu Inoue, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Shoichi Kokubun (Yujiro Ishihara) is a roughneck street musician, who has a brother that is determined to propel him into stardom. In attempt to catch the attention of a popular jazz band, his brother appeals to their manager who has the power to make him a star. In a graphic portrayal of love, betrayal and success, Shoichi brews up a storm with a 'rat-a-tat-tat' on the drums.
Who’s in it. Man Who Causes a Storm stars Yūjirō Ishihara as Shoichi Kokubu, Kyōji Aoyama as Eiji, Shoichi's brother, Fukuko Sayo as Sadayo, Shoichi's mother and Mie Kitahara as Miyako Fukushima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Man Who Causes a Storm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man Who Causes a Storm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man Who Causes a Storm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man Who Causes a Storm (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man Who Causes a Storm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man Who Causes a Storm worth watching?
- Man Who Causes a Storm holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man Who Causes a Storm?
- Man Who Causes a Storm stars Yūjirō Ishihara, Kyōji Aoyama, Fukuko Sayo, Mie Kitahara and Masumi Okada.
- When was Man Who Causes a Storm released?
- Man Who Causes a Storm was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.