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Synopsis
An unstable Gulf War veteran with a savior complex receives a shocking wake-up call upon returning stateside and accepting a position with the Department of Homeland Security in the directorial debut of Training Day screenwriter David Ayer. Jim (Christian Bale) is a Gulf War veteran who believes his sworn duty to protect his fellow Americans extends to the streets of Los Angeles, and he longs to fulfill his destiny by joining the LAPD. Rejected by the force and left to ponder his future with his impoverished Mexican paramour -- whom he had intended on bringing to the city after joining the police -- the dejected and unemployed veteran is offered a second shot at helping his country when he is subsequently approached by the Department of Homeland Security. As Jim and his unemployed best friend, Mike (Freddy Rodriguez), carve a swath of chaos through the streets of Los Angeles, the weight of their American dream soon comes crashing down in a devastating blow that threatens to dash their high hopes for a bright future. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Cast

Christian Bale Jim
Christian Bale Jim Davis
Cesar Garcia Listo
Michael Monks Agent Hollenback
Michael Monks Agent Hollenbeck
Danny Mora Joe
Freddy Rodriguez Mike
Freddy Rodriguez Mike Alvarez
J.K. Simmons Agent Richards
Emilio Rivera Eddy
Chaka Forman Toussant
Terry Crews Darrell
Abel Soto Lil' Chucky
Noel Guglielmi Flaco
Kenneth Choi Fujimoto
Sonia Iris Lozada Gracie
Paul Renteria Ranchero
Geovanny Corvera Wilo
Armando Riesco Alex
Eva Longoria Sylvia
Tammy Trull Marta
Blue Mesquita Leo
Samantha Esteban Letty
Tania Verafield Patty
Adriana Millan Rita
Barry Colvert Polygraph Expert
Craig Ricci Shaynak Gillespie
Robert Dahey Korean Clerk
Nicole Barreras Liquor Store Customer
Anthony 'Citric' Campos Casper
Robert Larabee Big Shadow
Armando Sanchez Little Old Man
Guadalupe Vasquez Torres Marta's Mom
Violeta Monroy Vicky
Brisa Lina
Alex Gomar Guy At Party

Production Crew

Joan Sobel Additional Editing
DJ Muggs Additional Music
Morgan Blackledge Art Director
Paul Barreras Associate Producer
Roberta Gorski Associate Producer
Mary Vernieu Casting
Shalimar Reodica Casting
Steve Mason Cinematographer
Jesse Felsot Co-producer
Graeme Revell Composer (Music Score)
Michele Michel Costume Designer
David Ayer Director
Conrad Buff Editor
Alan Latham Executive Producer
Christian Bale Executive Producer
Philippe Martinez Executive Producer
Arturo Guzman First Assistant Director
Morgan Blackledge First Assistant Director
Bobby Ferrara Gaffer
Soo Jin Yoon Key Hairstylist
Tatiana Efimova Key Make-up
Michael Crawford Line Producer
Earl West Location Manager
John Houlihan Musical Direction/Supervision
Christopher Kulikowski Post Production Supervisor
Isabel Henderson Post Production Supervisor
Andrea Sperling Producer
David Ayer Producer
Devorah Herbert Producer
Joe McLaughlin Production Accountant
Devorah Herbert Production Designer
Chris Stinson Production Supervisor
Cynthia Nibler Properties Master
Barney Burman Prosthetic Makeup Effects
Thomas R. Burman Prosthetic Makeup Effects
Gary Alexander Re-Recording Mixer
Jason Brennan Re-Recording Mixer
David Ayer Screenwriter
Kelly Leffler Script Supervisor
Elion Olson Second Assistant Director
Christopher C. Pearson Second Unit Director Of Photography
Ann Cummings Set Decorator
Lori Dovi Sound/Sound Designer
Aiken Weiss Steadicam Operator
Michael J. Sarna Stunts Coordinator
Piero Mura Supervising Sound Editor
David Tecson Title Design
Edgeworx Title Design
Cydonia Studios Visual Effects
Year: 2006
Runtime: 115
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: R
for strong violence, language and drug use
Category: Feature


Sound
Dolby Digital
DTS
SDDS

Produced by
Bauer Martinez Studios
Crave Films

Release
November 10, 2006 (USA)
by Bauer Martinez Studios
Crave Films
MGM