The Gene Krupa Story
1959, English. Directed by Don Weis.
He hammered out the savage tempo of the jazz era!
The story of legendary jazz drummer, Gene Krupa. Since his youth, all Gene ever wanted to do is play the drums and make music. This is something his parents would not approve of- they want him to be a priest. When Gene's father dies he promises to enter the priesthood. He soon realizes that he doesn't belong there and leaves to join his friend, Eddie's band. Ethel, Eddie's girlfriend, convinces Gene to go to New York and make it big. The 3 of them head to New York. Here Ethel and Gene soon fall in love and Gene makes a name for himself. Gene starts to live in the fast lane, with drugs, alcohol, women and parties. Ethel, unhappy with Gene's lifestyle, leaves him. Gene soon "hits rock bottom" where he has to face reality and choose where to take his life.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 1 December 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Orin Jannings
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How long is The Gene Krupa Story?
The Gene Krupa Story runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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The Gene Krupa Story is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Gene Krupa Story on?
The Gene Krupa Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1959. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gene Krupa Story?
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Who directed The Gene Krupa Story?
The Gene Krupa Story (1959) was directed by Don Weis and stars Sal Mineo, Susan Kohner, James Darren.