Street Kings

Tom Ludlow (Keanu Reeves) is a Los Angeles cop who has spent his life never having had to reach across the abyss from his world to the other. Ludlow's life, however, becomes cheerless, dark and deadly, after the death of his beloved wife. Ludlow is pressed into action when he is framed for the murder of a fellow officer by those close to him. Deeper and more profound themes are interwoven in this story of a man's struggle for meaning in a world that is increasingly controlled by outside forces.
The screenplay of Street Kings is written by noted authors James Ellroy (The Black Dahlia,L.A Confidential) and John Ridley; the film is directed by David Ayer. The film stars Keanu Reeves, Hugh Laurie and Forest Whitaker. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters (U.S.A) onApril 11,2008.
Production info:In 2004, it was announced that Spike Lee would be directing the film for a 2005 release. In 2005, it was announced that Oliver Stone was in talks to direct the film,but Stone later denied this. Training Day writer David Ayer took over the project.
OnFebruary 5,2008, it was announced that Fox Searchlight changed the film's title from The Night Watchman to Street Kings.

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