
The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl 1958
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.
Director: KajirΕ Yamamoto
Cast
Michiko Hamamura
Minako Shimamura

Hiroshi Koizumi
Masao Akita
Tatsuya Hara
Goro Nagano

Yumi Shirakawa
Eiko Chiba
Asami Kuji
Hanae Nagasaki

Akira Takarada
himself
Shinji Yamada
Tatsuya Koike

Kamatari Fujiwara
Minji-san the soba vendor

Shunji Sakai
Kei-san the broker

Kiiton Masuda
Mr. No, soap company