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Man Who Causes a Storm (1957)

Original title: 嵐を呼ぶ男

1957-12-28 · 1h 40m · JA
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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.

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Umetsugu InoueDirectorDai NishijimaWriter

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Yūjirō IshiharaYūjirō IshiharaShoichi KokubuKyōji AoyamaKyōji AoyamaEiji, Shoichi's brotherFukuko SayoFukuko SayoSadayo, Shoichi's motherMie KitaharaMie KitaharaMiyako FukushimaMasumi OkadaMasumi OkadaShinsuke, Miyako's brotherYumi TakanoYumi TakanoAiko, Miyako's motherIzumi AshikawaIzumi AshikawaMidori ShimaZenji YamadaZenji YamadaZenzo ShimaKeiko AmajiKeiko AmajiTokiko ArimaMari ShirakiMari ShirakiMary Oka, the dancerToshio OidaToshio OidaCharlie Sakurada, the drummerNobuo KanekoNobuo KanekoToru Sakyo, the critic

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What is Man Who Causes a Storm 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.

How long is Man Who Causes a Storm?

Man Who Causes a Storm has a runtime of 100 minutes.