Narc

2002 · directed by Joe Carnahan

Rating

72/100

Hit

no

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.

Narc (2002), directed by Joe Carnahan, rates 72/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Jason Patric
• Ray Liotta
• Chi McBride
• Krista Bridges
• John Ortiz
• Busta Rhymes
• Richard Chevolleau
• Alan van Sprang
• Anne Openshaw
• Tony De Santis

Crew

• Alex Nepomniaschy — Director of Photography
• John Gilroy — Editor
• Cliff Martinez — Original Music Composer
• Joe Carnahan — Screenplay

More from Joe Carnahan

1. Stretch (2014) — 73/100
2. Ticker (2002) — 71/100 · short, not counted
3. The Grey (2012) — 69/100
4. Boss Level (2021) — 67/100
5. The Rip (2026) — 67/100
6. Copshop (2021) — 66/100

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