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The Gene Krupa Story

1959, Movie, NR, 102 mins

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Sal Mineo was far too young and the direction far too pedestrian to bring this ordinary biopic of an extraordinary musician to life. It is true-to-life, but newspaper accounts would be more interesting than the film. Krupa's father wanted him to be a priest, but he chose music instead. He loses Kohner, his childhood sweetheart, then gets involved with bad girl Oliver. The best parts of the movie are the songs and the performances by the stars who play themselves; Anita O'Day... read more leave a comment
Year: 1959
Rated NR

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Cast
Sal Mineo: Gene Krupa
Susan Kohner: Ethel Maguire
James Darren: Eddie Sirota
Susan Oliver: Dorissa Dinell
Yvonne Craig: Gloria Corregio
Lawrence Dobkin: Speaker Willis

 

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Sal Mineo stars in the life story of jazz's most famous drummer, The Gene Krupa Story (1959).
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Posted: 8/1/2008
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