Narc (2002)

Narc (2002) poster

Narcotics Sergeant Nick Tellis, on leave after a trauma, is called back to investigate the murder of fellow undercover operative Michael Calvess, joined by the victim's unpredictable and brutal ex-partner, Henry Oak. Working together in the back alleys of Detroit, Tellis and Oak delve into a dark investigation that leads them to uncover shocking secrets and question the corruption and morality within the department, encountering unorthodox methods and a brutal truth about Calvess's death.

Director: Joe Carnahan
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Cliff Martinez
Cinematography: Alex Nepomniaschy
Editing: John Gilroy
Production: Splendid Film, Julius R. Nasso Productions, Tiara Blu Films, Cruise/Wagner Productions, Emmett/Furla Films
Country: United States of America, Germany
Language: English, Español
Budget: $7M
Box Office: $13M
Original Language: en

Themes

Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Anonymous Tip and the Shadowy Killer, Cold Case Reopened: The New Clue

Keywords

child abuse, police brutality, undercover, drug addiction, investigation, assertion, beating, cover-up, murder, internal affairs, detroit, michigan, drug overdose, narcotics cop, police shootout, neo-noir

Trailer

Narc Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Narc about?
Narcotics Sergeant Nick Tellis, on leave after a trauma, is called back to investigate the murder of fellow undercover operative Michael Calvess, joined by the victim's unpredictable and brutal ex-partner, Henry Oak. Working together in the back alleys of Detroit, Tellis and Oak delve into a dark investigation that leads them to uncover shocking secrets and question the corruption and morality within the department, encountering unorthodox methods and a brutal truth about Calvess's death.
Who directed Narc?
Narc was directed by Joe Carnahan.
Who stars in Narc?
Narc stars Jason Patric, Ray Liotta, Chi McBride, Krista Bridges, John Ortiz, Busta Rhymes.
How long is Narc?
Narc has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Narc?
Narc is a Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Narc?
Narc had a budget of $7M.
How much did Narc gross?
Narc grossed $13M worldwide.
Where was Narc produced?
Narc was produced in United States of America, Germany.
What are the themes of Narc?
The themes of Narc include: Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Anonymous Tip and the Shadowy Killer, Cold Case Reopened: The New Clue.