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Narc (2002)

Directed by Joe Carnahan · Cinematography by Alex Nepomniaschy

R105 min33 frames

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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.

Narc is a 2002 American neo-noir crime thriller film written and directed by Joe Carnahan, and starring Jason Patric and Ray Liotta. The plot revolves around the efforts of two police detectives in search of the murderer of an undercover police officer. As they investigate, they engage in unethical behavior and uncover dark secrets that will challenge their fragile relationship.

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What does the cinematography of Narc look like?

Sampled across 33 frames, the coverage of Narc leans on medium shots and close-ups. Cinematographer Alex Nepomniaschy keeps much of it in soft, low-key light. Night and dusk account for most of the frames. Vintage glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in most of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Narc?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Narc (2002) are #2b2d2d, #0a0e10, #0a1630, #f5f6f6, #1b2430, #2d3b4c — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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