Training Day 2001 (dir. Antoine Fuqua) Rated 18
Jake Hoyt and Det. Alonzo Harris spend the best part of a day in a modified car in the ghettos of Los Angeles. This is Jake's training day to see if he is up for being promoted from beat cop to nark; but what occurs instead is a rude awakening. The story follows them over a 24-hour period in the gang-ridden neighborhoods of the LAPD Rampart Division and South Central Los Angeles. The film was released on October 5, 2001 and grossed $104 million worldwide. Washington's performance as Detective Alonzo Harris, a departure from his usual roles, was particularly praised and earned him an Oscar for Best Actor at the 74th Academy Awards. His co-star Ethan Hawke was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as rookie cop, Officer Jake Hoyt.
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en-ukJanuary 09, 2011