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Whiplash
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About 2014 film directed by Damien Chazelle
Genres drama, musical
Directed by Damien Chazelle
Written by Damien Chazelle
Starring J. K. Simmons, Miles Teller, Melissa Benoist, Paul Reiser, Chris Mulkey, Austin Stowell, Wendee Lee, Jayson Blair
Music Justin Hurwitz
Runtime 106 min
Country United States
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