Narc
Narcotics sergeant Nick Tellis returns from leave to hunt down his partner’s killer, but as he teams with the hot‑headed detective Henry Oak, they must navigate a web of police corruption and brutal street violence that threatens to destroy them both.
Synopsis
Narcotics Sergeant Nick Tellis, who is on leave following a traumatic experience, is called back to duty to investigate the murder of his fellow undercover officer, Michael Calvess. He is joined in the case by Calvess's former partner, Henry Oak, a volatile and aggressive figure. As they work together in the gritty underbelly of Detroit, Tellis and Oak uncover disturbing secrets that challenge their understanding of the case. Their investigation reveals deep-rooted corruption and moral dilemmas within the department, exposing unorthodox tactics and a brutal truth behind Calvess's death.
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Edited by John GilroyShot by Alex NepomniaschyScored by Cliff MartinezDesigned by Greg Beale
Box Office
2002 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.9× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$12.6M
US & Canada: $10.5M — 83% of worldwide · International: $2.2M (17%)
Opening weekend: $63K — 1% of its US run. It had legs — it kept earning long after opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $122K — 1% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 6 theaters
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Cast & Crew
46 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Ray Liotta
as Henry Oak
Jason Patric
as Det. Sgt. Nick Tellis
Chi Mcbride
as Captain Cheevers
Dan Leis
as Elvin Dowd
Krista Bridges
as Audrey Tellis
Lloyd Adams
as Walter Dandridge
John Ortiz
as Octavio Ruiz
Meagan Issa
as Little Girl
Busta Rhymes
as Darnell 'Big D Love' Beery
Lina Giornofelice
as Jeanine Mueller
Richard Chevolleau
as Latroy Steeds
A C Peterson
as Freeman Franks
Supporting cast
22Alan Van Sprang
as Michael Calvess
Karen Robinson
as Liz Detmer
Anne Openshaw
as Kathryn Calvess
Booth Savage
as Cecil Mitchum
Tony De Santis
as Medical Examiner Art Harlan
Bishop Brigante
as Eugene "Deacon" Sheps
Stacey Farber
as Young Kathryn
Paulino Nunes
as Officer Ellis Breaves
Mallory James Mahoney
as Calvess' Daughter
Thomas Patrice
as Officer Marcotte
Garry Robbins
as Biker
Lilette Wiens
as Strung Out Woman
Mauricio Rodas
as Strung Out Man
Carson Durven
as Leonard 'Leo Lee' Leflore
Kevin Rushton
as Meth Dealer
Donna Croce
as Oak's Wife
Marilo Nunez
as Ruiz' Smoldering Squeeze
Omar Samuels
as Crackhead Junkie
Steve Hunt
as Porn Shop Dude
Paul Puzzella
as Street Punk (uncredited)
Ken Rudulph
as Cop (uncredited)
Bradley Sawatzky
as Cop (uncredited)
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