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Cruise/Wagner Productions
Echelon Productions
Emmett/Furla Films
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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.
JPV852
Aug 17, 2025 · via TMDB
Really solid and dark gritty crime drama featuring great performances from both Ray Liotta and Jason Patric. Probably a bit overlooked film from Joe Carnahan but I really found it engrossing. This was only my second viewing, last time was the DVD from circa 2003 and finally re-watched thanks to the Arrow Films 4K release. **4.25/5**
tmdb27219454
Aug 2, 2019 · via TMDB
Probably the best movie of 2002 that nobody actually saw. A hard-hitting, realistic look at the undercover police world with a bitter taste of the cases that they work. Jason Patric and Ray Liotia play the parts of two Detroit police offers tasked with bringing the killers of a fellow undercover officer to justice. Dark, gritty and overwhelming, Narc doesn't sugarcoat law enforcement but somehow keeps the experience real without turning the opinion of the viewer against the officers, who often bend the rules as far as they can without going over the edge. Excellent drama, along with some very realistic dialog and some top-notch acting brings this title to the forefront of its niche. I guarantee you won't figure out "who done it" until the very end. Definitely not a date night movie, or something to watch while the kids are around, but something perfect for a rainy afternoon flick with the guys.
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Jason Patric
Det. Sgt. Nick Tellis
Ray Liotta
Det. Lt. Henry Oak
Chi McBride
Cpt. Mitchell Cheevers
Krista Bridges
Audrey Tellis
John Ortiz
Octavio Ruiz
Busta Rhymes
Darnell 'Big D Love' Beery
Richard Chevolleau
Latroy Steeds
Alan van Sprang
Michael Calvess
Anne Openshaw
Kathryn Calvess
Lina Giornofelice
Jeanine Mueller
A.C. Peterson
Freeman Franks
Bishop Brigante
Eugene "Deacon" Sheps
Stacey Farber
Young Kathryn
Paulino Nunes
Officer Ellis Breaves
Mallory James Mahoney
Calvess' Daughter
Booth Savage
Cecil Mitchum
Carson Durven
Leonard 'Leo Lee' Leflore
Kevin Rushton
Meth Dealer
Karen Robinson
Liz Detmer
Paul Puzzella
Street Punk (uncredited)
Ken Rudulph
Cop (uncredited)
Bradley Sawatzky
Cop (uncredited)
Taavo Soodor
Production Design
Gersha Phillips
Costume Design
Danny Lima
Stunts
Robert Racki
Stunts
Joe Carnahan
Director
John Gilroy
Editor
Mary Vernieu
Casting
Andy Emilio
Co-Executive Producer
David C. Glasser
Executive Producer
George Furla
Executive Producer
Paula Wagner
Executive Producer
Peter Block
Executive Producer
Randall Emmett
Executive Producer
Tom Cruise
Executive Producer
Diane Nabatoff
Producer
Ray Liotta
Producer
Cliff Martinez
Original Music Composer
Joe Carnahan
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