Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans 2009
"The only criminal he can't catch is himself."
Werner Herzog's *Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans* (2009) plunges into the neon-soaked underbelly of a city still reeling from Hurricane Katrina.
Director: Werner Herzog
Cast
Nicolas Cage
Terence McDonagh
Eva Mendes
Frankie Donnenfield
Val Kilmer
Stevie Pruit
Xzibit
Big Fate
Fairuza Balk
Heidi
Shawn Hatosy
Armand Benoit
Jennifer Coolidge
Genevieve
Tom Bower
Pat McDonagh
Brad Dourif
Ned Schoenholtz
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Captain James Brasser
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) about?
The film follows Detective Terrence McDonagh (Nicolas Cage), a traumatized and addicted New Orleans cop investigating a drug dealer suspected of murdering an immigrant family. As his obsession grows, McDonagh's grip on reality slips, blurring the line between justice and his own self-destructive impulses.
Who directed Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans?
Werner Herzog directed this 2009 crime-drama, known for his unconventional storytelling and stark cinematic visions.
Who stars in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans?
The film features Nicolas Cage as the troubled lieutenant, alongside Eva Mendes, Val Kilmer, Xzibit, and Fairuza Balk in standout roles.
Is Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) worth watching?
If you enjoy Herzog's bold, off-kilter style or Cage's unpredictable performances, this film is a must-see. Its gritty crime narrative, surreal humor, and atmospheric setting make it a cult favorite among drama and crime film fans.
How long is Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans?
The movie runs for 122 minutes (2 hours and 2 minutes).
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About Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) — A Wild Ride Through Crime, Addiction & New Orleans Chaos
Werner Herzog's *Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans* (2009) plunges into the neon-soaked underbelly of a city still reeling from Hurricane Katrina. At its center is Terrence McDonagh (Nicolas Cage), a volatile NOLA police lieutenant whose addiction to prescription painkillers twists his pursuit of justice into a surreal descent into chaos. When a drug dealer falls under suspicion for a brutal family murder, McDonagh's investigation spirals into a hallucinatory mix of corruption, desperation, and dark comedy. Herzog's signature vision—where moral ambiguity meets grotesque beauty—turns this crime drama into a fever dream of flawed heroism and self-destruction.
Cage delivers one of his most electrifying performances as the titular lieutenant, surrounded by an all-star cast including Eva Mendes as a seductive informant and Val Kilmer as a corrupt detective. The film blends crime, drama, and psychological turmoil, wrapped in the humid, rain-slicked atmosphere of post-Katrina New Orleans. With its offbeat tone and unflinching look at addiction and authority, *Bad Lieutenant* isn't just a crime story—it's a twisted mirror held up to human fallibility.
