Question 1

What does the title 'End of Watch' mean in police terminology?

Accepted Answer

In law enforcement, 'end of watch' commonly refers to the end of a police officer's shift, but it can also refer to the date of an officer's death if killed in the line of duty.

Question 2

What intense preparation did Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña undergo for their roles as police officers?

Accepted Answer

Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña spent five months doing 12-hour ride-alongs with on-duty LAPD officers. During Gyllenhaal's first ride-along, he witnessed a murder.

Question 3

How did an unscripted car crash happen during the filming of a pursuit scene?

Accepted Answer

In the scene where Mike and Brian crash into a silver minivan, Michael Peña actually crashed into it by accident. The anti-lock brakes had been removed to prevent camera shake, and the recently repaved road caused the car to skid about 150 feet.

Question 4

What police signal does Brian Taylor use after a tense traffic stop confrontation?

Accepted Answer

After Taylor and Zavala pull over a male who tries to shoot Zavala, Taylor holds up four fingers to Orozco. This signals 'Code Four,' meaning 'I'm okay; no additional assistance needed at this time.'

Question 5

Which major film festivals featured 'End of Watch' in 2012?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the BFI London Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival in 2012, and it also received an award from the National Board of Review that year.

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