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End of Watch (2012)

Written and directed by David Ayer, End of Watch is a 2012 Thriller and Action film starring Michael Pena, Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Martinez, and Anna Kendrick. The premise follows two Los Angeles police officers as they attempt to deal with a large gang presence in their area.

End of Watch
R
Crime
Action
Thriller
Drama
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Director
David Ayer
Release Date
September 21, 2012
Studio(s)
Open Road Films
Distributor(s)
Open Road Films
Cast
Frank Grillo , Natalie Martinez , Jake Gyllenhaal , America Ferrera , Anna Kendrick , David Harbour , Michael Pena
Writers
David Ayer
Runtime
109 minutes
Budget
$7 million

Summary

Shot documentary-style, this film follows the daily grind of two young police officers in LA who are partners and friends, and what happens when they meet criminal forces greater than themselves.

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