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2014 · 107 min · R

Whiplash

Directed by Damien Chazelle · Drama, Music, Thriller

Whiplash (2014) is a Drama film, directed by Damien Chazelle set in New York City during the 2010s. It runs 107 minutes and is rated R.

A sports drama, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of obsession and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Justin Hurwitz
Cinematography
Sharone Meir
Cast
Miles TellerJ.K. SimmonsPaul ReiserMelissa BenoistAustin StowellNate LangChris MulkeyDamon Gupton

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