Movie Info

Sal Mineo plays Gene Krupa, the charismatic musician who took the jazz world by storm. With his best pal (James Darren), Krupa leaves his hometown for...(read more...) New York City, where he's recognized for his talents as a drummer. But in addition to fame, Lady Luck also brings him an addiction to drugs, by way of a singer (Susan Oliver) whom he beds. Krupa's career halts when he ends up in jail, but he gets a second chance on music and life when he's freed.

Director: Don Weis

MPAA: Unrated

Running Time: 1 hr. 41 min.

Release Date: Jan 01, 1959

Cast: Anita O'Day, Bobby Troup, Buddy Lester, Celia Lovsky, Gene Krupa, James Darren, Lawrence Dobkin, Sal Mineo, Shelly Manne, Susan Kohner, Susan Oliver, Yvonne Craig