Denzel Washington He is, without a doubt, one of the biggest stars working in Hollywood. With a career that began in the 1980s, the actor has already won awards and left his mark in the film industry.
To celebrate Denzel Washington’s 70th birthday, completed this Saturday (28), the CNN prepared a list of some of his films, available on streaming platforms. It is worth mentioning that, at the moment, the actor can also be seen in theaters in “Gladiator 2“.
Red Tide (1995)
A captain and his first officer aboard a submarine are heading toward Russia when extremist nationalists threaten to provoke a world war. Caught up in a web of conspiracies and false information, they must act urgently to prevent a global nuclear disaster.
“Maré Vermelha” is available for streaming on Disney+ .
Taken (1998)
After the execution of a serial killer, Detective John Hobbes thinks his troubles are over. However, he soon notices that people on the streets begin to sing the same melody as the criminal.
Gradually, John discovers that everyone is being dominated by Azazel, a cursed angel who, with a simple touch, can control people’s minds. When he is forced to kill a possessed professor, it becomes clear to him that he needs to protect the population from this demonic entity.
“Possessed” is available for streaming on Max .
Clash of the Titans (2000)
In 1971, the principal of a high school was forced to integrate black students into a school previously composed only of whites. To lead the school’s football team, she hires Herman Boone, a black coach.
The love of sport, so admired at the institution, is tested by growing racial tension, as Boone faces discrimination, both from other coaches and players on his own team.
“Duel of the Titans” is available for streaming on Disney+ .
Training Day (2001)
Jake Hoyt, a young Los Angeles police officer, is assigned to the narcotics team and begins to be trained by veteran Alonzo Harris, a corrupt police officer. During the day, the newcomer is involved in several acts of corruption and ends up being framed for a murder, all manipulated by Alonzo to cover up a mistake he made with the Russian mafia.
For the film, Denzel Washington won the Oscar for Best Actor – the second black man to win the honor . “Training Day” is available for streaming on Max .
An Act of Courage (2002)
John Q. Archibald’s son urgently needs a heart transplant. Unable to pay for the surgery, he decides to take all the hospital emergency workers hostage and begins negotiating a solution with the police chief.
“An Act of Courage” is available for streaming on Max and in Prime Video .
Flames of Vengeance (2004)
A wave of kidnappings and crime takes over Mexico City, leading many of Mexico City’s wealthiest citizens to hire bodyguards to protect their children. John Creasy, a former CIA agent, lives without work and has a problem with alcohol, until he accepts the offer to take care of Pita, a nine-year-old girl, the daughter of a businessman.
When Pita is kidnapped, Creasy, despite being seriously injured, launches into a relentless quest to rescue her at any cost. “Flames of Vengeance” is available for streaming on Disney+ .
The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)
Three witches reveal to Lord Macbeth that he will become the next king of Scotland, and his wife, driven by ambition, is ready to do whatever is necessary to help him achieve power.
“The Tragedy of Macbeth” is available for streaming on Apple TV+ .
This content was originally published in Denzel Washington turns 70: see 7 films with the actor to stream on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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