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Whiplash

2013-01-18 · 18 min · ★ 7.8

Drama · Music

A ferocious, bullying music teacher teaches a dedicated student.

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Directors
Damien Chazelle
Production companies
Whiplash Productions, Right of Way Films, Blumhouse Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Johnny SimmonsJohnny SimmonsAndrew Neiman
J.K. SimmonsJ.K. SimmonsFletcher
Nate LangNate LangCarl
C.J. VanaC.J. VanaMetz
Honora JavierAmy
Omari GraysonTrumpet Player
Stuart HammillTrumpet Player
Charlie EstesTrumpet Player
Ranfins RinconTrumpet Player
John Greer Trombone Player
Paul Bradley HansonTrombone Player
Erik HughesTrombone Player
Spencer SussmanTrombone Player
Michael MoehPianist
Joshua BracksGuitar Player
Kevin LawrenceBass Player
Nick AntoineSaxophone Player
Jason O'neil HudsonJason O'neil HudsonSaxophone Player
Kyle OkalySaxophone Player
Joe BerrySaxophone Player

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