
Denzel Washington as pilot Whip Whitaker in “Flight” manages to make an emergency landing of his aircraft despite being hung-over, drunk and coked-up. (Paramount Pictures via Associated Press)

Denzel Washington plays a pilot with a drinking problem in “Flight.” Anheuser-Busch wants the Budweiser logo and any other trademarks removed from the film. “We … have a long history of promoting responsible drinking and preventing drunk driving,” said a Budweiser official. (Paramount Pictures via Associated Press)

Denzel Washington as pilot Whip Whitaker in “Flight” manages to make an emergency landing of his aircraft despite being hung-over, drunk and coked-up. (Paramount Pictures via Associated Press)

Denzel Washington plays an airline pilot who, despite being hung-over, drunk and coked-up, manages to make a daring emergency landing in “Flight.” (Paramount Pictures via Associated Press)

Denzel Washington plays an airline pilot who, despite being hung-over, drunk and coked-up, manages to make a daring emergency landing in “Flight.” (Paramount Pictures via Associated Press)

Denzel Washington plays an airline pilot who, despite being hungover, drunk and coked-up, manages to make a daring emergency landing in “Flight.” (Paramount Pictures via Associated Press)

Denzel Washington (center) plays Whip Whitaker, a hero pilot with feet of clay. Bruce Greenwood (left) is a fellow pilot and Don Cheadle, an attorney, in “Flight.” (Paramount Pictures via Associated Press)

**FILE** Actor Denzel Washington speaks Dec. 11, 2010, at a press conference before a concert in honor of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo in Oslo. (Associated Press)

Director Tony Scott’s most recent thriller was “Unstoppable” starring Denzel Washington. Authorities say Mr. Scott left several notes to loved ones in his car and at another location before committing suicide from a bridge in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Hollywood veteran was 68 years old. (Associated Press)