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Narc

2002 · 105 min

A gritty, slow-burning police procedural that immerses you in moral ambiguity and tension, with a raw, handheld style that keeps you on edge.

Overview
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.

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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • bleakstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • corruption
  • guilt
  • obsession
  • justice
  • redemption
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror3
Humour1
Realism8
Romance1
Tension8
Darkness8
Complexity7
Emotional weight8

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Genres
crime, mystery, thriller
Directed by
Joe Carnahan
Written by
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Starring
Jason Patric, Ray Liotta, Chi McBride, Krista Bridges, John Ortiz, Busta Rhymes, Richard Chevolleau, Alan van Sprang
Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
105 min
Country
United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish

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