Man Who Causes a Storm (1957)
Overview
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.
Cast
Yūjirō Ishihara
Shoichi Kokubu
Kyōji Aoyama
Eiji, Shoichi's brother
Fukuko Sayo
Sadayo, Shoichi's mother
Mie Kitahara
Miyako Fukushima
Masumi Okada
Shinsuke, Miyako's brother
Izumi Ashikawa
Midori Shima
Zenji Yamada
Zenzo Shima
Keiko Amaji
Tokiko Arima
Mari Shiraki
Mary Oka, the dancer
Nobuo Kaneko
Toru Sakyo, the critic
Toshiyuki Ichimura
Mochinaga
Kyōzō Fuyuki
Taneda
Tōru Abe
Kaku Takashina
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