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.

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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