Released:
1957-12-28

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.

Director:
Umetsugu Inoue

Runtime:
1h 40min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Yūjirō Ishihara
  as
  Shoichi Kokubu
• 
  Kyōji Aoyama
  as
  Eiji, Shoichi's brother
• 
  Fukuko Sayo
  as
  Sadayo, Shoichi's mother
• 
  Mie Kitahara
  as
  Miyako Fukushima
• 
  Masumi Okada
  as
  Shinsuke, Miyako's brother