The Drummer (1983)

The Drummer (1983) poster

Tommy Chen (Leslie Cheung) wants to become a professional drummer. Because of his loud practice sessions at home he gets into trouble with the neighbors and his father. His grandpa and friends support his ambitions, but he struggles to stay determined and keep his self-confidence.

Director: Yang Chuan
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Music
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Joseph Koo
Production: Sincere Film Production Co.
Country: Hong Kong
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話
Original Language: cn

Themes

A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Growing Pains and Joyful Discoveries, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

drums, coming of age

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Drummer about?
Tommy Chen (Leslie Cheung) wants to become a professional drummer. Because of his loud practice sessions at home he gets into trouble with the neighbors and his father. His grandpa and friends support his ambitions, but he struggles to stay determined and keep his self-confidence.
Who directed The Drummer?
The Drummer was directed by Yang Chuan.
Who stars in The Drummer?
The Drummer stars Leslie Cheung, Elaine Chow Sau-Lan, Paul Chung Biu-Law, Choi-Chung Chan, Chiang-yu Chang, Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui.
How long is The Drummer?
The Drummer has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is The Drummer?
The Drummer is a Drama, Comedy, Music film.
Where was The Drummer produced?
The Drummer was produced in Hong Kong.
What are the themes of The Drummer?
The themes of The Drummer include: A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Growing Pains and Joyful Discoveries, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.