The gene krupa story by don weis don weis, sal mineo. Gene krupa has to be one of the most misunderstood musicians in jazz. Sal mineo, whod previously registered well as the lead in the tv drama drummer man, essays a strikingly similar role in the gene krupa story the film details krupas troubled home life. Checking availability for buy online, pick up in store. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The gene krupa story 1959 this musical biopic is based on the life of gene krupa sal mineo, the famed jazz drummer. Similar films to watch if you like the gene krupa story. Krupa portrayer in a 1959 film crossword clue answer. The gene krupa story by don weis don weis, sal mineo, susan.
Gene krupa story video gloria holden, james whitmore, kim novak, rex thompson, tyrone power, victoria shaw director. Krupas father wanted him to be a priest, but he chose music instead. Sal mineo in the gene krupa story 1959 sal mineo and susan oliver in the. Sal mineo, whod previously registered well as the lead in the tv drama drummer man, essays a strikingly similar role in the gene krupa story. The gene krupa story also known as drum crazy is a 1959 biopic of american drummer and bandleader gene krupa. The focus is on krupa s role as a bandleader from the late 30s through the 50s of various size ensembles that included anita o day, roy eldridge, and irene daye, to name a few. Drum crazy the gene krupa story original film soundtrack licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of stage door, and 1 music rights societies. The downside was that big band fans generally considered the whole production laughable. Released 1959, the gene krupa story stars sal mineo, susan kohner, james darren the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 41 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which assembled. This story of a musicians rise and fall may seem very formulaic, but the sex and drug road trip really happens. Sal mineo on the set of the gene krupa story, 1959. Their audiovisual collaboration is sometimes amazing, with mineo frantically following mr.
The gene krupa story is a fourcd box set anthology containing 98 tracks with a 32 page booklet. The young land, the gene krupa story, ski party, and high time. Gene krupa was born in chicago, illinois on january 15, 1909 and was the the youngest of bartley and ann krupas nine children. Susan kohner sal mineo susan oliver yvonne craig casting complet et equipe technique. The gene krupa story manufactured on demand on tcm shop. Sal mineo 1958 doing a gameshow appearance on ive got a secret promoting his upcoming film the gene krupa story. Bobby troup, anita oday, shelly manne, buddy lester, don weis. Read the the gene krupa story movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. The conflict in the film centers on krupas rise to success and his. This musical biopic is based on the life of gene krupa sal mineo, the famed jazz drummer.
The gene krupa story is a 1959 biopic of american drummer and bandleader gene krupa. Film the benny goodman story film complet en francais 1956. Reconsidering gene krupa, a great jazz drummer hiding in plain. Regarder le film the gene krupa story 1959 en streaming vf. The gene krupa story drum crazy1959 film with sal mineo as gene krupa. Oct 30, 2012 jazz e cinema gene krupa story 1 ugaccio. All of the children had to start working while young, gene at age eleven. Gene plays drums on soundtrack and reportedlyhas a cameo in the parlor scene. Gradually worsening health in the 60s resulted in him becoming semiretired but krupa remained a major name up until his death. Bobby troup as tommy dorsey, red nichols as himself, and theres some great shelly manne in there as well. Gene krupas biography americas ace drummer man gene krupa. American jazz drummer, composer and bandleader born 15 january 1909 in chicago, illinois, usa died 16 october 1973 in yonkers, new york, usa he played with many artists including red nichols, red mckenzie, eddie condon, bix beiderbecke, frank teschemacher, benny goodman, and in his own bands excellent players including vido musso, milt raskin, floyd obrien, sam donahue, shorty sherock, roy.
In her early life before her television career she trained to be a ballet teacher. The gene krupa story plays at times more like a lenny bruce sketch so thats what reefers look like. Rejecting his fathers plan for him to join the priesthood, krupa instead embraces. It is truetolife, but newspaper accounts would be more interesting than the film.
In 1959 he was even the subject of a major biopic, the gene krupa story, starring sal mineo. Since his youth, all gene ever wanted to do is play the drums and make music. But after serving time in jail and losing true love ethel, krupa yearns for only one thing. I now have a copy and regard my gene krupa collection as complete. Special appearances by anita oday and red nichols, and a superb soundtrack with krupa on drums, highlight this compelling story of a musical genius who transformed the sound of. The gene krupa story original soundtrack gene krupa. George sidney the era of big bands, grand ballrooms and casino nightlife comes alive in the eddy duchin story, a musical biography of the talented pianist and bandleader who set new york society on its ear in the 1930s and 40s.
Just a teenage jive canary who loves jazz and i love gene krupa and his style of drumming so i decided to show this underrated gem to the. With sal mineo, susan kohner, james darren, susan oliver. In 1954, krupa returned to hollywood to appear in the films the glenn miller story and the benny goodman story. The gene krupa story pelicula completa, ver online y. The early development of jazz drummer gene krupa is chronicled in this somewhat fictionalized musical biography. Susan oliver casting complet du film the gene krupa story.
Found an answer for the clue krupa portrayer in a 1959 film that we dont have. An overview of other films like the gene krupa story. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. Sal of rebel without a cause rebel without a cause actor sal. I grew up in the era of big bands moving into early rock and roll. In 1959, columbia pictures released the gene krupa story, a biographical drama based on krupa s life starring sal mineo in the title role and red nichols in a supporting part. My father was a huge krupa fan and he hated this film with an unprecedented passion. Before appearing on television she starred in a few films including. He became an expert drummer during that time although out of respect for krupa, it was dubbed in the film by krupa himself, who also served as adviser. His father died when gene was very young and his mother worked as a milliner to support the family. Gene krupa story 2020 concert tour 172 photos facebook. Jazz drummer sal mineo alienates friends susan kohner, james darren, jailed, comeback. Apr 19, 2018 drum crazy the gene krupa story original film soundtrack licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of stage door, and 1 music rights societies. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from gene krupa at the discogs marketplace.
The focus is on krupas role as a bandleader from the late 30s through the 50s of various size ensembles that included anita o day, roy eldridge, and irene daye, to name a few. Star of the gene krupa story, 1959 crossword clue answer. In 1959, the movie biography the gene krupa story was released. The conflict in the film centers on krupas rise to success and his corresponding use of marijuana. May 20, 2017 the gene krupa story film 1959 allocine. During the 1950s, krupa often played at the metropole near times square in.
Gene really feels the music, and its so obvious that he should be a drummer. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Sal mineo portrayed krupa, and the film included cameos by anita oday and red nichols. Hd the benny goodman story 1956 film complet en francais. His catholic parents want him to be a priest, but krupa rebels and moves. When the film opened in krupas hometown of chicago at the schiller theatre on. The subject of the gene krupa story receives an onscreen credit, and dubs mineos drumming.
Krupa, gene grupa, gene krupa the chicago flash, gene krupa at the drums, gene krupaer, gene kruppa, grupa, krupa, kruppa, the rocking mr. Gene krupa, in full eugene bertram krupa, born january 15, 1909, chicago, illinois, u. The conflict in the film centers on krupa s rise to success and his corresponding use of marijuana. Sing, sing,sing, is one of most famous performances.
In 1959, columbia pictures released the gene krupa story, a biographical drama based on krupas life starring sal mineo in the title role and red nichols in a supporting part. He played krupa in the gene krupa story last seen in. After the death of his father, krupa went to work at age 11 as an errand boy for a music company. This is something his parents would not approve of they want him to be a priest. The gene krupa story 1959 the gene krupa story 1959. His catholic parents want him to be a priest, but krupa.
Buddy rich, of whom this uploader has up and downloaded a number of pieces, was undoubtedly technically the greatest drummer in the world but gene had pizzazz. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the gene krupa story near you. He soon realizes that he doesnt belong there and leaves to join his friend, eddies band. But i discovered gene krupa in my childhood and think he is the best. Nov 15, 2009 buddy rich, of whom this uploader has up and downloaded a number of pieces, was undoubtedly technically the greatest drummer in the world but gene had pizzazz. The gene krupa story 1959 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Le film the gene krupa story 1959 vostfr film complet. Found an answer for the clue star of the gene krupa story, 1959 that we dont have. Midprice makes this empire package attractive, but it might be best to start with a verve or columbia collection. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. My son played drums for a while, and gene krupa was his idol. Complete your gene krupa with anita oday and red nichols collection.
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