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Whiplash

Whiplash

Suffering is the soul of greatness.

20137.80h 18m

Overview

A ferocious, bullying music teacher teaches a dedicated student.

Directed by Damien Chazelle
Written by Damien Chazelle
Produced by Nicholas Britell, Helen Estabrook, Couper Samuelson
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Top Cast

Johnny Simmons

Johnny Simmons

Andrew Neiman

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

Fletcher

Nate Lang

Nate Lang

Carl

C.J. Vana

C.J. Vana

Metz

H

Honora Javier

Amy

O

Omari Grayson

Trumpet Player

S

Stuart Hammill

Trumpet Player

C

Charlie Estes

Trumpet Player

R

Ranfins Rincon

Trumpet Player

J

John Greer

Trombone Player

Themes & Keywords

music teacherjazz bandverbal abuseshort filmproof of concept

About Whiplash

Whiplash is a drama, music film released in 2013 exploring themes of music teacher, jazz band, verbal abuse, short film, proof of concept. Directed by Damien Chazelle, it stars Johnny Simmons, J.K. Simmons, Nate Lang. A ferocious, bullying music teacher teaches a dedicated student.

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