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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.9 / 100
2002·Crime / Drama / Mystery·1h 45m

NARC

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.

Above the Line
Joe Carnahan·DirectorJoe Carnahan·ScreenplayAlex Nepomniaschy·Director of PhotographyCliff Martinez·Original Music ComposerJohn Gilroy·Editor
Cast
Jason Patric·Det. Sgt. Nick TellisRay Liotta·Det. Lt. Henry OakChi McBride·Cpt. Mitchell CheeversKrista Bridges·Audrey TellisJohn Ortiz·Octavio RuizBusta Rhymes·Darnell 'Big D Love' BeeryRichard Chevolleau·Latroy SteedsAlan van Sprang·Michael CalvessAnne Openshaw·Kathryn CalvessTony De Santis·Medical Examiner Art Harlan
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Joe Carnahan·Director
Writing· 1
Joe Carnahan·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Alex Nepomniaschy·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
John Gilroy·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Cliff Martinez·Original Music ComposerPaul Ratajczak·Sound Re-Recording MixerPaul Ratajczak·Sound Supervisor
Art & Design· 4
Greg Beale·Art DirectionGreg Beale·Production DesignGersha Phillips·Costume DesignTaavo Soodor·Production Design
Production· 19
Ray Liotta·ProducerMichelle Grace·ProducerDiane Nabatoff·ProducerPeter Block·Executive ProducerTom Cruise·Executive ProducerJulius R. Nasso·ProducerGeorge Furla·Executive ProducerJeff G. Waxman·Executive ProducerRandall Emmett·Executive ProducerPaula Wagner·Executive ProducerMichael Z. Gordon·Executive ProducerDavid C. Glasser·Executive ProducerScott G. Stone·Executive ProducerMichael S. Grayson·Co-Executive ProducerTony Grazia·Line ProducerBrian R. Keathley·Co-Executive ProducerCarol Gillson·Co-Executive ProducerAndy Emilio·Co-Executive ProducerJed Baron·Co-Executive Producer
By the Numbers
74.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
84%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$13M
ROI 94%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A0A0A
#8C702D
#FFFFFF
Mood
Gritty, Intense, Serious
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Grunge

“The poster features two men, one in the foreground and one slightly behind and to the right, both looking to the right. The man in the foreground wears a collar”

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Key Elements
Handgun
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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