Training Day Movie Review 2001

Until the script finally goes completely off the rails, this cop corruption tale is worth watching for the ferocious performance of Washington alone. He's veteran undercover narc Alonzo Harris, who's been the big dog on the L.A. streets for so long, he's become morally bankrupt and works on the might makes right theory of justice. Opposing him is rookie Jake Hoyt (Hawke), who first wants to be a part of Harris's team and then learns just what it will cost him. Fuqua shot on location so you can definitely feel the grit.

Distribution

Warner Home Video, Inc., 5775 Linder Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362, URL: http://whv.warnerbros.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 120 minutes.
Originally from United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Rogue Cops, L.A., Smuggler's Blues, A Day in the Life. . ., Urban Drama, Undercover Cops, Urban Gangstas

Screenplay

David Ayer

Cast

Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn, Clifford Curtis, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Tom Berenger, Harris Yulin, Raymond J. Barry, Charlotte Ayanna, Macy Gray, Eva Mendes, Nicholas Chinlund, Jaime Gomez, Raymond Cruz

Cinematography

Mauro Fiore

Director

Antoine Fuqua

Music

Mark Mancina

Other

Russell Williams, John Houlihan, Conrad Buff, David Lazan, Michele Michel, Naomi Shohan

Producer

Jeffrey Silver, Robert Newmyer, Village Roadshow Pictures, NPV Entertainment, Outlaw Productions, Warner Bros.

Awards

Oscars 2001: Actor (Washington); L.A. Film Critics 2001: Actor (Washington).