

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.
Top Cast


Yūjirō Ishihara
Yūjirō Ishihara
Shoichi Kokubu
Yūjirō Ishihara
Shoichi Kokubu


Kyōji Aoyama
Kyōji Aoyama
Eiji, Shoichi's brother
Kyōji Aoyama
Eiji, Shoichi's brother


Fukuko Sayo
Fukuko Sayo
Sadayo, Shoichi's mother
Fukuko Sayo
Sadayo, Shoichi's mother


Mie Kitahara
Mie Kitahara
Miyako Fukushima
Mie Kitahara
Miyako Fukushima


Masumi Okada
Masumi Okada
Shinsuke, Miyako's brother
Masumi Okada
Shinsuke, Miyako's brother
Yumi Takano
Yumi Takano
Aiko, Miyako's mother
Yumi Takano
Aiko, Miyako's mother


Izumi Ashikawa
Izumi Ashikawa
Midori Shima
Izumi Ashikawa
Midori Shima


Zenji Yamada
Zenji Yamada
Zenzo Shima
Zenji Yamada
Zenzo Shima


Keiko Amaji
Keiko Amaji
Tokiko Arima
Keiko Amaji
Tokiko Arima


Mari Shiraki
Mari Shiraki
Mary Oka, the dancer
Mari Shiraki
Mary Oka, the dancer
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