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Cast of Street Kings

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Keanu Reeves stars as Detective Tom Ludlow, Forest Whitaker as Captain Jack Wander, and Hugh Laurie as Captain James Biggs in Street Kings (2008), a crime thriller about LAPD corruption.

  • Fox Searchlight Pictures
  • 2008
  • Film
  • 9 cast

Main cast

  • Detective Tom LudlowKeanu ReevesMain
  • Captain Jack WanderForest WhitakerMain
  • Captain James BiggsHugh LaurieMain

Supporting cast

  • Paul DiskantChris EvansSupp
  • CoatesCommonSupp
  • Detective Terrence WashingtonTerry CrewsSupp
  • Detective DemetriusAmaury NolascoSupp
  • Detective Dante DemilleJohn CorbettSupp
  • Linda WashingtonNaomie HarrisSupp

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About this cast

Street Kings (2008) follows Detective Tom Ludlow, a tough LAPD officer caught in a web of corruption and murder. The film stars Keanu Reeves as Ludlow, Forest Whitaker as his mentor Captain Jack Wander, and Hugh Laurie as internal affairs investigator Captain James Biggs.

FAQs

Who plays Tom Ludlow in Street Kings?

Keanu Reeves plays Detective Tom Ludlow.

Who directed Street Kings?

David Ayer directed the film.

What is the plot of Street Kings?

The film follows LAPD detective Tom Ludlow as he investigates a murder while being targeted by internal affairs, revealing deep corruption within the department.

When was Street Kings released?

Street Kings was released in 2008.

Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026

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