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The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl

First aired on Jan 29, 1958

Runtime: 81 mins

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Genres: Romance

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Michiko Hamamura | Minako Shimamura
Hiroshi Koizumi | Masao Akita
Tatsuya Hara | Goro Nagano
Yumi Shirakawa | Eiko Chiba
Asami Kuji | Hanae Nagasaki
Akira Takarada | himself
Featured Crew
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Kajirō Yamamoto | Director
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Kajirō Yamamoto | Screenplay
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Yoshio Hasuike | Screenplay
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Hachiro Matsui | Music
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Soichi Yokoi | Gaffer
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Isamu Ashida | Director of Photography