Narc
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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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
Tony De Santis
Medical Examiner Art Harlan
Lloyd Adams
Walter Dandridge
Lina Giornofelice
Jeanine Mueller
A.C. Peterson
Freeman Franks
Bishop Brigante
Eugene "Deacon" Sheps
Stacey Farber
Young Kathryn
Paulino Nunes
Officer Ellis Breaves
Dan Leis
Elvin Dowd
Mallory Mahoney
Calvess' Daughter
Release History & Theatrical Window
NatFilm Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 14, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 3, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.94x
+$6.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Carnahan
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Carnahan
- Original Score
- Cliff Martinez
- Original Title
- Narc
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $6.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.6M
- Production Studios
- Julius R. Nasso Productions, Tiara Blu Films, Cruise/Wagner Productions, Emmett/Furla Films, Paramount Pictures, Applecreek Productions, Cutting Edge Entertainment, Echelon Productions, Lions Gate Films, Splendid Pictures, Grosvenor Park Productions, Lionsgate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Carnahan
Joe Carnahan
Cliff Martinez
Alex Nepomniaschy
John Gilroy
Ray Liotta, Michelle Grace, Diane Nabatoff, Peter Block, Tom Cruise
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Nepomniaschy
Director of Photography
John Gilroy
Editor
Ray Liotta
Producer
Michelle Grace
Producer
Diane Nabatoff
Producer
Cliff Martinez
Original Music Composer
Joe Carnahan
Director
Julius R. Nasso
Producer
Joe Carnahan
Screenplay
Greg Beale
Production Design
Gersha Phillips
Costume Design
Taavo Soodor
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Narc
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Narc includes Jason Patric, Ray Liotta, Chi McBride, Krista Bridges, John Ortiz.
When was Narc released and how long is it?
Narc was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Narc?
Narc had a reported production budget of $6.5M and grossed $12.6M at the worldwide box office (1.94 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Narc?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Narc was composed by Cliff Martinez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Narc?
Narc holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).