---
title: "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bad-lieutenant-port-of-call-new-orleans-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 11699
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 122
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bad-lieutenant-port-of-call-new-orleans-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Pressman Film, Saturn Films, Polsky Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A New Orleans cop battles his own demons amid post‑Katrina chaos."

### Why Watch
- Werner Herzog's direction gives the film a distinctive tone
- Explores addiction and moral ambiguity
- Atmospheric depiction of post‑Katrina New Orleans

### Caveats & Content Note
- Heavy focus on the protagonist's self‑destruction may feel bleak
- Pacing can be slow for viewers expecting conventional crime thrills
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense themes of addiction, violence, and moral decay, making it unsuitable for younger viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, intense, noir, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Werner Herzog
- **Networks / Studios**: Pressman Film, Saturn Films, Polsky Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nicolas Cage** as *Terence McDonagh*
- **Eva Mendes** as *Frankie Donnenfield*
- **Val Kilmer** as *Stevie Pruit*
- **Xzibit** as *Big Fate*
- **Fairuza Balk** as *Heidi*
- **Shawn Hatosy** as *Armand Benoit*
- **Jennifer Coolidge** as *Genevieve*
- **Tom Bower** as *Pat McDonagh*
- **Brad Dourif** as *Ned Schoenholtz*
- **Vondie Curtis-Hall** as *Captain James Brasser*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans?
The film was directed by Werner Herzog.

### Q: Is the film a remake of the 1992 Bad Lieutenant?
It is a spiritual successor, not a remake, according to the director.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on November 20, 2009 in the United States.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as a drama and crime film.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/11699)
- [Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Lieutenant:_Port_of_Call_New_Orleans)
- [Špatnej polda 65% [Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/124377-spatnej-polda)
- [The Making of Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2010…](https://div.cz/film/the-making-of-bad-lieutenant-port-of-call-new-orleans)

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