The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl
1958, Japanese. Directed by Kajirō Yamamoto.
Minako, a runaway from Osaka chasing her dream of becoming a singer, struggles through poverty, failed jobs, and exploitation in Tokyo. With the help of a kind old vendor, a supportive reporter, and eventually singer Akira Takarada, she finally gets her chance to shine on stage.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kajirō YamamotoDirector
- Michiko HamamuraMinako Shimamura
- Hiroshi KoizumiMasao Akita
- Tatsuya HaraGoro Nagano
- Yumi ShirakawaEiko Chiba
- Asami KujiHanae Nagasaki
- Akira Takaradahimself
- Shinji YamadaTatsuya Koike
- Kamatari FujiwaraMinji-san the soba vendor
- Shunji SakaiKei-san the broker
- Kiiton MasudaMr. No, soap company
Details
- Released
- 29 January 1958
- Original title
- ジャズ娘に栄光あれ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kajirō Yamamoto, Yoshio Hasuike
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The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl: quick answers
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How long is The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl?
The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl on?
The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 January 1958. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl?
If you liked The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl, try Evergreen Love, The Matchmaker's Playbook, Holiday Date.
Who directed The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl?
The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl (1958) was directed by Kajirō Yamamoto and stars Michiko Hamamura, Hiroshi Koizumi, Tatsuya Hara.