Shoichi Kokubun is a roughneck street musician, who has a brother that is determined to propel him into stardom. In attempt to catch the attention of a popular jazz band, his brother appeals to their manager who has the power to make him a star. In a graphic portrayal of love, betrayal and success, Shoichi brews up a storm with a 'rat-a-tat-tat' on the drums.
as Shoichi Kokubu
as Eiji, Shoichi's brother
as Sadayo, Shoichi's mother
as Miyako Fukushima
as Shinsuke, Miyako's brother
as Aiko, Miyako's mother
as Midori Shima
as Zenzo Shima
as Tokiko Arima
as Mary Oka, the dancer
as Charlie Sakurada, the drummer
as Toru Sakyo, the critic
as Mochinaga
as Taneda
as Ken
as Yoshida
as Hase
