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The Gene Krupa Story (also known as Drum Crazy) is a 1959 biopic of American drummer and bandleader Gene Krupa. The conflict in the film centers on Krupa's rise to success and his corresponding use of marijuana.
The Gene Krupa Story: Directed by Don Weis. With Sal Mineo, Susan Kohner, James Darren, Susan Oliver. Biopic of famous jazz drummer, Gene Krupa, who becomes a sensation but cannot handle success and life in the fast lane and ends-up broke, struggling with drugs and alcohol.
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- Biography, Drama, Music
- Don Weis
- 1959-12
Gene Krupa Drive in Yonkers, New York. In the 1930s, Krupa became the first endorser of Slingerland drums. At Krupa's urging, Slingerland developed tom-toms with tuneable top and bottom heads, which immediately became important elements of virtually every drummer's setup.
This musical biopic is based on the life of Gene Krupa (Sal Mineo), the famed jazz drummer. His Catholic parents want him to be a priest, but Krupa rebels and moves away to make it as...
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- Dennis Schwartz
- Biography
- Don Weis
Nov 16, 2021 · THE GENE KRUPA STORY (1959) Directed by Don Weis biopic w/ Sal Mineo & John Bleifer “There’s music in drums, Papa, I know there is!” #SalMineo #GeneKrupa.
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- 534
- Darwin Pictures
A biographical film about the life and career of jazz drummer Gene Krupa, starring Sal Mineo and Susan Oliver. The film depicts his rise to fame, his struggles with drugs and his quest for redemption.
The tale of legendary Gene Krupa, an idealistic youngster who eschewed the conventional life (in his case, the priesthood) for a crack at the big time. And big time he made, to this day inspiring some of the best drummers in the business. Sal Mineo shines as the triumphant and tragic Krupa.
