Whiplash

Whiplash

8.4IMDb Score
Released:2014-10-10
Genre:Drama, Music, Thriller
Duration:107 min
Country:United States of America
Director:Damien Chazelle
Actors:Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist, Austin Stowell
Production:Bold Films, Blumhouse Productions, Right of Way Films

Overview:

Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.

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