"Attack of the Drummer" 4K restored version trailer released, will be released in Taiwan on October 16

2026/09/23 08:14

"Attack of the Drummer" official trailer:

[Reporter Xu Shiying/Comprehensive Report] "Attack of the Drummer" directed by Damien Chazelle, director of "La La Land" and "Babylon" and starring Miles Taylor and J.K. Simmons, was nominated for 5 Oscars after its release in 2014, and finally won 3 statuettes for Best Supporting Actor, Best Editing and Best Sound Effects. After more than 10 years of absence, the film has been released in 4K restored version and Dolby Atmos version. The official trailer and poster were released simultaneously.

The master-disciple duel between Miles Teller (left) and J.K. Simmons in "Attack of the Drummer" has become a classic scene in film history. (Provided by CATCHPLAY)

"Attack of the Drummer" not only brought the 29-year-old Chazelle to the attention of the international film industry, but also became an important starting point for him to direct "La La Land" and "Babylon" in the future. The movie describes a young drummer named Andrew (played by Miles Taylor) who enters the Schaeffer Conservatory of Music in New York and is spotted by Fletcher (played by JK Simmons), a strict jazz band instructor. Fletcher uses high-pressure methods to require students to break through their limits, and Andrew gradually pushes his practice to extremes. The relationship between master and disciple changes from a mentor to a battle of wills.

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J.K. Simmons (left) won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for "Attack on the Drummer." (Provided by CATCHPLAY)

A large number of drum training scenes in the film have become a feature of the film. From repeated practice to Andrew's palms being worn out and covered with scars, Miles Teller showed the character's ambition and dedication to jazz drums through physical and emotional performance. JK Simmons played Fletcher with a strong sense of oppression, and eventually won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for this role, making this strict mentor one of the most iconic characters in the film.

"Attack of the Drummer" 4K ultimate restored version poster. (Provided by CATCHPLAY)

Chazelle later won the Oscar for Best Director for "La La Land", while Miles Teller continued to perform in "The Last Stand" and other works. After many years, "Attack of the Drummer" still maintains a 94% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Returning to the big screen this time, 4K restoration and Dolby Atmos will recreate the high-speed drum beats and live sounds in the movie.

The 4K ultimate restored version of "Attack of the Drummer" will be released in Taiwan on October 16.

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