Officer Zavala in End of Watch
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Officer Zavala in *End of Watch* is a dedicated and streetwise Los Angeles police officer whose close partnership and camaraderie with his fellow officer drive the film’s emotional and dramatic core.
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| Officer Zavala in End of Watch canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Officer Zavala in End of Watch Context triple: [Michael Peña, portrayed, Officer Zavala in End of Watch]
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Detective Julio Sanchez in The Closer
Detective Julio Sanchez in *The Closer* is a tough, streetwise LAPD detective known for his expertise in gang-related cases and his fiercely loyal, emotionally complex presence on the Major Crimes squad.
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Detective Lieutenant Matt Wozniak in Shades of Blue
Detective Lieutenant Matt Wozniak is a morally conflicted, corrupt-yet-protective NYPD officer who leads a tight-knit crew while navigating crime, loyalty, and betrayal in the TV drama "Shades of Blue."
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Officer Anderson
Officer Anderson is a fictional law enforcement character played by actor Michael Biehn.
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Colonel Reed in The Hurt Locker
Colonel Reed in The Hurt Locker is a high-ranking, battle-hardened U.S. Army officer who briefly appears in the film to underscore the intensity and psychological strain of the Iraq War bomb disposal setting.
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Inspector Joe Dominguez in Nash Bridges
Inspector Joe Dominguez is a wisecracking, laid-back yet capable police inspector and loyal partner to Nash Bridges on the 1990s crime drama series "Nash Bridges."
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Officer Zavala in End of Watch Target entity description: Officer Zavala in *End of Watch* is a dedicated and streetwise Los Angeles police officer whose close partnership and camaraderie with his fellow officer drive the film’s emotional and dramatic core.
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A.
Detective Julio Sanchez in The Closer
Detective Julio Sanchez in *The Closer* is a tough, streetwise LAPD detective known for his expertise in gang-related cases and his fiercely loyal, emotionally complex presence on the Major Crimes squad.
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B.
Detective Lieutenant Matt Wozniak in Shades of Blue
Detective Lieutenant Matt Wozniak is a morally conflicted, corrupt-yet-protective NYPD officer who leads a tight-knit crew while navigating crime, loyalty, and betrayal in the TV drama "Shades of Blue."
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C.
Officer Anderson
Officer Anderson is a fictional law enforcement character played by actor Michael Biehn.
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D.
Colonel Reed in The Hurt Locker
Colonel Reed in The Hurt Locker is a high-ranking, battle-hardened U.S. Army officer who briefly appears in the film to underscore the intensity and psychological strain of the Iraq War bomb disposal setting.
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E.
Inspector Joe Dominguez in Nash Bridges
Inspector Joe Dominguez is a wisecracking, laid-back yet capable police inspector and loyal partner to Nash Bridges on the 1990s crime drama series "Nash Bridges."
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional character
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police officer ⓘ |
| appearsIn | End of Watch ⓘ |
| badgeNumber | #1942 ⓘ |
| cameraStyleContext | found-footage-influenced cinematography ⓘ |
| characterTrait |
brave
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dedicated ⓘ family-oriented ⓘ loyal ⓘ streetwise ⓘ |
| countryOfWork |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
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| createdBy | David Ayer ⓘ |
| dialogueLanguage | English and Spanish ⓘ |
| emotionalCoreOf | End of Watch ⓘ |
| employer | Los Angeles Police Department ⓘ |
| ethnicity | Mexican American ⓘ |
| familyEvent | expects first child with Gabby ⓘ |
| filmGenreContext | crime thriller ⓘ |
| filmReleaseYear | 2012 ⓘ |
| fullName | Miguel Zavala ⓘ |
| genre | police drama ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | English ⓘ |
| loyalTo |
Brian Taylor
ⓘ
LAPD partners ⓘ his family ⓘ |
| medium | feature film ⓘ |
| moralAlignment | lawful good ⓘ |
| narrativeRole | co-protagonist ⓘ |
| notableQuality |
protectiveness toward community
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strong sense of duty ⓘ |
| notableScene |
final shootout with gang members
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wedding celebration with Gabby and fellow officers ⓘ |
| occupation | Los Angeles Police Department officer ⓘ |
| onScreenDynamic | banter and camaraderie with Brian Taylor ⓘ |
| partner | Officer Brian Taylor ⓘ |
| portrayalStyle | naturalistic ⓘ |
| portrayedBy | Michael Peña ⓘ |
| primaryWeapon | service pistol ⓘ |
| rank | patrol officer ⓘ |
| relationship | close friendship with Brian Taylor ⓘ |
| riskTaking | often engages in dangerous calls ⓘ |
| setting | Newton Division area of Los Angeles ⓘ |
| spouse | Gabby ⓘ |
| themeInvolvement |
brotherhood in law enforcement
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everyday life of patrol officers ⓘ sacrifice ⓘ |
| vehicle | LAPD patrol car ⓘ |
| workLocation |
South Central Los Angeles
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linked to:
South L.A.
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Subject: Officer Zavala in End of Watch Description of subject: Officer Zavala in *End of Watch* is a dedicated and streetwise Los Angeles police officer whose close partnership and camaraderie with his fellow officer drive the film’s emotional and dramatic core.
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