Street Kings (2008)
Their city. Their rules. No prisoners.
Tom Ludlow is a disillusioned L.A. Police Officer, rarely playing by the rules and haunted by the death of his wife. When evidence implicates him in the execution of a fellow officer, he is forced to go up against the cop culture he's been a part of his entire career, ultimately leading him to question the loyalties of everyone around him.
Director: David Ayer
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: April 10, 2008
Cast
- Keanu Reeves - Detective Tom Ludlow
- Forest Whitaker - Captain Jack Wander
- Chris Evans - Detective Paul Diskant
- Hugh Laurie - Captain James Biggs
- Naomie Harris - Linda Washington
- Cedric the Entertainer - Scribble
- Martha Higareda - Grace Garcia
- Common - Coates
- Angela Sun - Julie Fukashima
- Jay Mohr - Sgt. Mike Clady
Screenplay
- Kurt Wimmer (Screenplay)
- Jamie Moss (Screenplay)
- James Ellroy (Screenplay)
Music: Graeme Revell
Cinematography: Gabriel Beristain
Editing: Jeffrey Ford
Production: Fox Searchlight Pictures, Regency Enterprises, Dune Entertainment III, Yari Film Group, Emmett/Furla Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Türkçe
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $66M
Original Language: en
Themes
Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Corruption in the Police Force, Police Shootout and Gangland War, Noir and Dark Crime Dramas, Widowhood and Coping with Loss
Keywords
corruption, police, machinegun, ghetto, alcoholism, murder, undercover cop, shootout, dirty cop, rogue cop, los angeles, california, widower, police funeral, neo-noir, planted evidence
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Street Kings about?
- Tom Ludlow is a disillusioned L.A. Police Officer, rarely playing by the rules and haunted by the death of his wife. When evidence implicates him in the execution of a fellow officer, he is forced to go up against the cop culture he's been a part of his entire career, ultimately leading him to question the loyalties of everyone around him.
- Who directed Street Kings?
- Street Kings was directed by David Ayer.
- Who stars in Street Kings?
- Street Kings stars Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Chris Evans, Hugh Laurie, Naomie Harris, Cedric the Entertainer.
- How long is Street Kings?
- Street Kings has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Street Kings?
- Street Kings is a Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Street Kings?
- Street Kings had a budget of $20M.
- How much did Street Kings gross?
- Street Kings grossed $66M worldwide.
- Where was Street Kings produced?
- Street Kings was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Street Kings?
- The themes of Street Kings include: Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Corruption in the Police Force, Police Shootout and Gangland War, Noir and Dark Crime Dramas, Widowhood and Coping with Loss.