The Five Pennies vs Whiplash
Whiplash has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 6.7/10 for The Five Pennies). Whiplash is the shorter watch at 1h 47m compared with 1h 57m. The Five Pennies is the older of the two (1959 against 2014). Both are drama, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Five Pennies
Whiplash| The Five Pennies | Whiplash | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.7/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 1959 | 2014 |
| Length | 1h 57m | 1h 47m |
| Genres | Drama, Music | Drama, Music |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Melville Shavelson | Damien Chazelle |
| Main cast | Tuesday Weld, Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Louis Armstrong, Harry Guardino | Melissa Benoist, Austin Stowell, J.K. Simmons, Suanne Spoke, Chris Mulkey |
Synopsis
The Five Pennies
Dixieland cornetist Red Nichols runs into opposition to his sound, but breaks through to success. He marries a warm, patient woman and even finds time to raise a family. Then tragedy strikes when their daughter contracts polio.
Whiplash
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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