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Whiplash (2013)

| Short, Drama, Music | 18 January 2013 (USA)
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A ferocious, bullying music teacher teaches a dedicated student.

Director:

Damien Chazelle

Writer:

Damien Chazelle

Stars:

Johnny Simmons, Nate Lang, J.K. Simmons | See full cast & crew »
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Johnny Simmons ... Andrew Neiman
Nate Lang Nate Lang ... Carl
J.K. Simmons ... Fletcher
C.J. Vana ... Metz
Honora Javier Honora Javier ... Amy
Omari Grayson Omari Grayson ... Trumpet Player
Stuart Hammill Stuart Hammill ... Trumpet Player
Charlie Estes Charlie Estes ... Trumpet Player
Ranfins Rincon Ranfins Rincon ... Trumpet Player
John Greer John Greer ... Trombone Player
Paul Dietz ... Trombone Player (as Paul Hanson)
Erik Hughes Erik Hughes ... Trombone Player
Spencer Sussman Spencer Sussman ... Trombone Player
Michael Moeh Michael Moeh ... Pianist
Joshua Bracks Joshua Bracks ... Guitar Player
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A ferocious, bullying music teacher teaches a dedicated student.

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The name "Fletcher" is never said in the whole short film. See more »

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Fletcher: Not quite my tempo.
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Soundtracks

Whiplash
Written by Hank Levy
Performed by Hank Levy Legacy Band (as The Hank Levy Legacy Band)
Original Sheet Music provided courtesy of Hank Levy Jazz LLC
Under exclusive license from Hank Levy Jazz LLC and Ellis Music Enterprises
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The Start Of Something Great. Of A Masterpiece.
10 November 2019 | by colorthekid – See all my reviews

This is a great short for the same reason Whiplash (2014) is one of the most intense films I've ever seen.

J. K. Father F - ing Simmons.
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