Man Who Causes a Storm

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.

Top Cast

Yūjirō Ishihara

Shoichi Kokubu

Kyōji Aoyama

Eiji, Shoichi's brother

Fukuko Sayo

Sadayo, Shoichi's mother

Mie Kitahara

Miyako Fukushima

Masumi Okada

Shinsuke, Miyako's brother

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Yumi Takano

Aiko, Miyako's mother

Izumi Ashikawa

Midori Shima

Zenji Yamada

Zenzo Shima

Keiko Amaji

Tokiko Arima

Mari Shiraki

Mary Oka, the dancer