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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- 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
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- Umetsugu InoueDirector
- Dai NishijimaScreenplay
- Umetsugu InoueScreenplay
- Kazumi IwasaDirector of Photography
- Seitaro OmoriOriginal Music Composer
- Akira SuzukiEditor
- Eisei KoiProducer
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