Man Who Causes a Storm
Man Who Causes a Storm
Man Who Causes a Storm
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1957
1h 40m
6.7(7 votes)
Drama

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

41 members
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石原裕次郎

Shoichi Kokubu

石原裕次郎
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青山恭二

Eiji, Shoichi's brother

青山恭二
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小夜福子

Sadayo, Shoichi's mother

小夜福子
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石原まき子

Miyako Fukushima

石原まき子
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岡田眞澄

Shinsuke, Miyako's brother

岡田眞澄
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高野由美

Aiko, Miyako's mother

高野由美
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芦川いづみ

Midori Shima

芦川いづみ
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山田禅二

Zenzo Shima

山田禅二
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Keiko Amaji

Tokiko Arima

Keiko Amaji
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白木万理

Mary Oka, the dancer

白木万理
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笈田敏夫

Charlie Sakurada, the drummer

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金子信雄

Toru Sakyo, the critic

金子信雄
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市村俊幸

Mochinaga

市村俊幸
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冬木京三

Taneda

冬木京三
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Nakaku Takashi

Ken

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Seshirou Yanagi

Yoshida

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二階堂郁夫

Hase

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汐見洋

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安部徹

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安部徹
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高品格

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高品格
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三島謙

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山田周平

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Sanpei Mine

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Tsuchiyasu Kinohara

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八代康次

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八代康次
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柳瀬志郎

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柳瀬志郎
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光沢でんすけ

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榎木兵衛

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榎木兵衛
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深江章喜

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深江章喜
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Seijiro Takano

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近江大介

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阪井幸一朗

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Shinzō Shibata

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Hidemi Tōgō

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林茂朗

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Masayuki Kawamura

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Kazuo Kinugasa

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Yoko Takeuchi

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清水まゆみ

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清水まゆみ
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George Furness

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フランキー堺

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フランキー堺

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