The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl

The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl

1958
1h 21min

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.

The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl

Storyline

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.
    Released
    29 January 1958
    Runtime
    1h 21min
    Director
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    Japanese
    Production
    TOHO
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