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Man Who Causes a Storm

Man Who Causes a Storm (1957)

1h 40m | PG-13

⭐ 6.7 / 10

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.

Director: Umetsugu Inoue

Studio: Nikkatsu Corporation

Genre: Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Yūjirō Ishihara

Yūjirō Ishihara

as Shoichi Kokubu

Kyōji Aoyama

Kyōji Aoyama

as Eiji, Shoichi's brother

Fukuko Sayo

Fukuko Sayo

as Sadayo, Shoichi's mother

Mie Kitahara

Mie Kitahara

as Miyako Fukushima

Masumi Okada

Masumi Okada

as Shinsuke, Miyako's brother

Yumi Takano

Yumi Takano

as Aiko, Miyako's mother