The Gene Krupa Story

Year: 1959

Runtime: 101 mins

Language: English

Director: Don Weis

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Gene Krupa, a jazz drummer, refuses his parents' wish he become a priest and follows his passion for drums. After his father's death he leaves seminary, joins Eddie's band and with Ethel moves to New York. There he rises to fame, falls for Ethel, spirals into drugs, alcohol and parties. When she leaves, he hits rock bottom and must choose his way.

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