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Police say video taken of actors Josh Brolin, Jeffrey Wright during club brawl

** FILE ** This Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007 file photo shows actor Jeffrey Wright as he attends the 17th Annual Gotham Awards at Steiner Studios, in New York. Police say actors Josh Brolin and Jeffrey Wright, along with members of a crew fiming an Oliver Stone movie, were arrested during a bar fight in Shreveport. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (AP) — Police said they have video of a bar brawl in which members of a crew filming an Oliver Stone movie — including actors Josh Brolin and Jeffrey Wright — were arrested.

Police Chief Henry Whitehorn told The Times of Shreveport on Wednesday he is reviewing the case and will submit it to the city prosecutor's office, which will decide whether to proceed with charges.

Messages left with Brolin's attorney and an agent for Wright were not immediately returned Thursday.

Police said they have video from patrol car cameras and audio from officers' microphones but would not elaborate on their contents. Brolin, Wright and five crew members of the Oliver Stone film "W." were arrested Saturday on misdemeanour charges at the Stray Cat Club.

Brolin, who plays President George W. Bush in the film, and Wright, who plays retired Gen. Colin Powell, are charged with interfering with police. Each posted a bond of $384, according to court records.

The actors had just completed shooting the film, which is loosely based on Bush's life.

Officers said they were called to the club after a "W." crew member caused a disturbance. Police reports show he was charged with resisting arrest and public intoxication.

Four other cast members were booked on similar charges.

** FILE ** This Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008 file photo shows Josh Brolin as he arrives for the 80th Academy Awards, in Los Angeles. Police say actors Josh Brolin and Jeffrey Wright, along with members of a crew fiming an Oliver Stone movie, were arrested during a bar fight in Shreveport. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, file)
Photos released Thursday, July 17, 2008 by the Shreveport Police Department, show police booking photos of actor Jeffrey Wright, bottom center,and five others who were arrested July 12, 2008, along with actor Josh Brolin, at a bar in downtown Shreveport, La. (AP Photo/ via Shreveport Police Department)