Man Who Causes a Storm

Shoichi Kokubun 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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Release date

28 Dec 1957

Runtime

1 h 40 min

• TMDB 6.8

Genres

• Drama

Director

Umetsugu Inoue

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Countries

• JP

Cast

Yūjirō Ishiharaas Shoichi KokubuKyōji Aoyamaas Eiji, Shoichi's brotherFukuko Sayoas Sadayo, Shoichi's motherMie Kitaharaas Miyako FukushimaMasumi Okadaas Shinsuke, Miyako's brotherYTYumi Takanoas Aiko, Miyako's motherIzumi Ashikawaas Midori ShimaZenji Yamadaas Zenzo ShimaKeiko Amajias Tokiko ArimaMari Shirakias Mary Oka, the dancer

Writers

DNDai NishijimaUmetsugu Inoue

Composer

SOSeitaro Omori

Cinematography

KIKazumi Iwasa

Studios

Nikkatsu Corporation

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