Philip A. Waxman

A dramatization of the true story of sheriff Christopher Cooper's 1909 manhunt for the Paiute Indian named Willie Boy and the events leading up to and surrounding it.

"Defying the wishes of his parents, the young Krupa sets out for New York in search of fame and fortune with his musician buddy, Eddie, and his small-town sweetheart Ethel. After Krupa's incredible talents are discovered, his rocketing career leaves little time for Ethel. Now playing in the fast lane, the hard-hitting drummer falls for sexy jazz singer, Dorissa, who introuduces him to drugs. But after serving time in jail and losing true-love Ethel,...