Watch The Gene Krupa Story (1959) Online

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. Read More

Watch The Gene Krupa Story online. Featuring Sal Mineo and Susan Kohner, The Gene Krupa Story is classified as Drama genre movie with an average rating across the web of 8. It is available for streaming online in the UK The movie was filmed in United States of America and was released on 1959. The Gene Krupa Story was directed by Don Weis. Read Less