King Drummer (1967)
Original title: 青春鼓王
King Drummer is a 1967 Chinese-language drama movie directed by Umetsugu Inoue, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars Lily Ho, Ling Yun and Yang Fang.
Ling Yun plays the replacement hired for a popular band whose egotistic drummer quit to join a rival group. When the new arrival becomes a hit, he earns the jealous wrath of the predecessor. Meanwhile, the young drummer's mother is fervently against his music career. With the gorgeous Lily Ho as the manageress of the band and some terrific drumming set pieces, the whole thing, needless to say, comes off with a bang.
Quick answers
What is King Drummer about?
Ling Yun plays the replacement hired for a popular band whose egotistic drummer quit to join a rival group. When the new arrival becomes a hit, he earns the jealous wrath of the predecessor. Meanwhile, the young drummer's mother is fervently against his music career. With the gorgeous Lily Ho as the manageress of the band and some terrific drumming set pieces, the whole thing, needless to say, comes off with a bang.
When was King Drummer released?
King Drummer was released on 16 November 1967.
How long is King Drummer?
King Drummer runs 1h 43m.
Who made King Drummer?
King Drummer was directed by Umetsugu Inoue.
Cast
- Lily Ho as Huang Li-Chen
- Ling Yun as Sun Chih-Chiang
- Yang Fang as Sun Yi Qiang
- Chen Hung-Lieh as Charlie Chao
- Angela Yu Chien as Julie
- Cheng Wen-Ching as Chang Hsiao-Ling
- Chang Pei-Shan as Li-Chen's brother
- Kao Pao-Shu as Sun's mother
- Wei Ping-Ao as Li Yuan-Ming
- Ma Ying as Chiang Tai-Cheng
- Shum Lo as Uncle Chang
- Hong Liu as Mr Chou