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Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
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Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans

2009 · 122 min Drama Crime
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

Terrence McDonagh is a New Orleans Police sergeant, who receives a medal and a promotion to lieutenant for heroism during Hurricane Katrina. Due to his heroic act, McDonagh injures his back and becomes addicted to prescription pain medication. He then finds himself involved with a drug dealer who is suspected of murdering a family of African immigrants.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Werner Herzog

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

Terence McDonagh

Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes

Frankie Donnenfield

Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer

Stevie Pruit

Xzibit

Xzibit

Big Fate

Fairuza Balk

Fairuza Balk

Heidi

Shawn Hatosy

Shawn Hatosy

Armand Benoit

Jennifer Coolidge

Jennifer Coolidge

Genevieve

Tom Bower

Tom Bower

Pat McDonagh

Brad Dourif

Brad Dourif

Ned Schoenholtz

Vondie Curtis-Hall

Vondie Curtis-Hall

Captain James Brasser

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