Drama ·Comedy ·Music · Hong Kong · 1983 · 1h 27m

The Drummer

鼓手

The Drummer poster
Director
Yang Chuan
Cast
Leslie Cheung as Elaine Chow Sau-Lan as Paul Chung Biu-Law as Choi-Chung Chan as Chiang-yu Chang as Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui as
Crew
Tenky Tin Kai-Man — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
drumscoming of age
Key Collaborators
Yang Chuan Director Tenky Tin Kai-Man Producer
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