The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl

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.

Top Cast

Michiko HamamuraMinako Shimamura

Hiroshi KoizumiMasao Akita

Tatsuya HaraGoro Nagano

Yumi ShirakawaEiko Chiba

Asami KujiHanae Nagasaki

Akira Takaradahimself

Shinji YamadaTatsuya Koike

Kamatari FujiwaraMinji-san the soba vendor