The Poem of the Blue Star (1960)

The Poem of the Blue Star (1960) poster

Musical about the "Blue Star," a struggling jazz band led by pianist Takarada and trumpet player Takashima and their love interests. Done very much in the style of a Fox musical of the same 1940s, complete with an elaborate "History of Jazz" finale.

Director: Umetsugu Inoue
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 108 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Koichi Kawabe
Cinematography: Kōzō Okazaki
Production: Takarazuka Eiga Company Ltd.
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Umetsugu Inoue
More Films in Genre: Music, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Poem of the Blue Star about?
Musical about the "Blue Star," a struggling jazz band led by pianist Takarada and trumpet player Takashima and their love interests. Done very much in the style of a Fox musical of the same 1940s, complete with an elaborate "History of Jazz" finale.
Who directed The Poem of the Blue Star?
The Poem of the Blue Star was directed by Umetsugu Inoue.
Who stars in The Poem of the Blue Star?
The Poem of the Blue Star stars Akira Takarada, Izumi Yukimura, Tadao Takashima, Hiroshi Mizuhara, Yukiji Asaoka, Shinichi Yanagisawa.
How long is The Poem of the Blue Star?
The Poem of the Blue Star has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is The Poem of the Blue Star?
The Poem of the Blue Star is a Music, Drama film.
Where was The Poem of the Blue Star produced?
The Poem of the Blue Star was produced in Japan.