Man Who Causes a Storm

Man Who Causes a Storm (1957)

28/12/1957
Drama
1h 40m

Overview

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.

  • Umetsugu InoueDirector, Screenplay
  • Dai NishijimaScreenplay
  • Original Title

    嵐を呼ぶ男

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Japanese

Keywords

  • drum
  • showbiz

Top Billed Cast

Yūjirō Ishihara

Yūjirō Ishihara

Shoichi Kokubu

Kyōji Aoyama

Kyōji Aoyama

Eiji, Shoichi's brother

Fukuko Sayo

Fukuko Sayo

Sadayo, Shoichi's mother

Mie Kitahara

Mie Kitahara

Miyako Fukushima

Masumi Okada

Masumi Okada

Shinsuke, Miyako's brother

Yumi Takano

Yumi Takano

Aiko, Miyako's mother

Izumi Ashikawa

Izumi Ashikawa

Midori Shima

Zenji Yamada

Zenji Yamada

Zenzo Shima

Keiko Amaji

Keiko Amaji

Tokiko Arima

Mari Shiraki

Mari Shiraki

Mary Oka, the dancer

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