Narc

2002 | 1h 45min | 6.8

Some cases drag you somewhere you cannot come back from.

Narc
6.8

Overview

A disgraced Detroit narc, still haunted by a shooting that nearly ended his career, is pulled back into service to find out who killed an undercover cop. His reluctant partner is the dead man's former partner, a volatile and morally compromised veteran who plays by his own rules. As the two dig through the city's grimiest corners, the case grows uglier and more personal, forcing both men to confront what the badge actually permits them to do.

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Details

  • Director Joe Carnahan
  • Year2002
  • Runtime1h 45min
  • StatusReleased
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Narc

2002 | 1h 45min
Crime | Drama | Mystery
★ 6.8
MOVIEVIA.COM
PACING
8.5
Slow Fast
COMPLEXITY
9.7
Casual Mind-Bending
ATMOSPHERE
9.7
Light Dark
VISUALS
5.1
Raw / Indie Epic / CGI
ASSERTION • BEATING • CHILD ABUSE

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