Movielogr
The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl (1958)
Directed by Kajirô Yamamoto
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.
Length 81 minutes
Actors
Michiko Hamamura | Hiroshi Koizumi | Tatsuya Hara | Yumi Shirakawa | Asami Kuji | Akira Takarada | Shinji Yamada | Kamatari Fujiwara | Shunji Sakai | Keaton Masuda