Whiplash
(2014)
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Category: Drama, Music/MusicalSub-Category: musical film, drama filmNarrative location: New York CityRuntime: 106 minutesColor: colorLanguage: EnglishCountry: United StatesDirector: Damien ChazelleScreenwriter: Damien ChazelleMusic: Justin HurwitzCinematography: Sharone MeirStars: Austin Stowell, J. K. Simmons, Jayson Blair, Melissa Benoist, Juanito Perez, Paul Reiser, Chris Mulkey, Kofi Siriboe, Kavita Patil, Michael Cohen Producer: Jason Blum, David Lancaster, Nicholas Britell, Helen Estabrook, Jason ReitmanStudio: Blumhouse ProductionsAwards won: Academy Award for Best Film Editing (Tom Cross)
Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (J. K. Simmons)
Grand prixAward nominations: Academy Award for Best Picture (Jason Blum, Helen Estabrook, David Lancaster)
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (Damien Chazelle)Award details: (details at IMDb)
Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (J. K. Simmons)
Grand prixAward nominations: Academy Award for Best Picture (Jason Blum, Helen Estabrook, David Lancaster)
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (Damien Chazelle)Award details: (details at IMDb)
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Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.