The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 29, 1958

Original language

Japanese

Spoken languages

Japanese

Countries

Japan

Production

TOHO

Cast

Shunji Sakai,Hiroshi Koizumi,Asami Kuji,Shinji Yamada,Kamatari Fujiwara,Kiiton Masuda,Michiko Hamamura,Tatsuya Hara,Yumi Shirakawa,Akira Takarada

Director

Kajirō Yamamoto

Writer

Kajirō Yamamoto,Yoshio Hasuike

Cinematography

Isamu Ashida

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

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