Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
6.2/10
Rating
122 min
Runtime
2009
Release Year
Werner Herzog
Director
Cast
Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Val Kilmer, Xzibit, Fairuza Balk
Quick Synopsis
Terrence McDonagh is a police sergeant in New Orleans who is awarded a medal and promoted to lieutenant after showing bravery during Hurricane Katrina. However, he injures his back during the event and becomes dependent on prescription painkillers. As he struggles with his addiction, McDonagh becomes entangled with a drug dealer who is under suspicion for killing a family of African immigrants, complicating his personal and professional life.
Detailed Synopsis of Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
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.
