Legendary jazz drummer Gene Krupa chases his dream of making music despite his parents' disapproval. He leaves the priesthood to join his friend's band and eventually becomes a star in New York. Gene's success is accompanied by a wild lifestyle, but his relationships suffer, including his romance with Ethel. Eventually, Gene faces a low point and must decide where to take his life.
The Gene Krupa Story
A talented jazz drummer's meteoric rise to stardom is marred by the crushing weight of fame, leading to a downward spiral of addiction and bankruptcy.
