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Man Who Causes a Storm
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Title: Man Who Causes a Storm

Release Date: 28 Dec 1957

Runtime: 1h 40m

Genre: Drama

Director: Nikkatsu Corporation

Production Companies: Nikkatsu Corporation

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.7 (7 votes)

Cast

  • Shoichi Kokubu: Yūjirō Ishihara
  • Eiji, Shoichi's brother: Kyōji Aoyama
  • Sadayo, Shoichi's mother: Fukuko Sayo
  • Miyako Fukushima: Mie Kitahara
  • Shinsuke, Miyako's brother: Masumi Okada
  • Aiko, Miyako's mother: Yumi Takano
  • Midori Shima: Izumi Ashikawa
  • Zenzo Shima: Zenji Yamada
  • Tokiko Arima: Keiko Amaji
  • Mary Oka, the dancer: Mari Shiraki
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