

Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| IMDb | 6.1/10 |
| TMDB | 6.8/108 votes |
Key crew
- Dai NishijimaScreenplay
- Seitaro OmoriOriginal Music Composer
- Umetsugu InoueDirector, Screenplay
Cast
- Yūjirō IshiharaShoichi Kokubu
- Kyōji AoyamaEiji, Shoichi's brother
- Fukuko SayoSadayo, Shoichi's mother
- Mie KitaharaMiyako Fukushima
- Masumi OkadaShinsuke, Miyako's brother
- Yumi TakanoAiko, Miyako's mother
- Izumi AshikawaMidori Shima
- Zenji YamadaZenzo Shima
- Keiko AmajiTokiko Arima
- Mari ShirakiMary Oka, the dancer
- Toshio OidaCharlie Sakurada, the drummer
- Nobuo KanekoToru Sakyo, the critic























