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48 Hrs.

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48 Hrs.
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R,1hr 36min
Genres:
Action,Comedy
Released:
January 1, 1982
Director:
Walter Hill
Distributor:
Paramount
Starring:
Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, Annette O'Toole  ...more
Synopsis: A variation on the "buddy-cop" hybridized genre, 48 HRS. greatly bolstered the career of Nick Nolte and made comedian Eddie Murphy a bonafide box-office sensation. When a pair of reckless cop-killers break out of prison, grizzled detective Jack Cates (Nolte) is left no alternative but to spring fast-talking hustler Reggie Hammond (Murphy) from the penitentiary in order to find the criminals. The catch: the pair only have 48 hours to complete their assignment before Hammond must return to prison. ... Full Synopsis
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Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
What makes the movie special is how it's made. Nolte and Murphy are good, and their dialogue is good, too - quirky and funny. Full Review
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71
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Based on 8 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Nick Nolte
Jack Cates
Eddie Murphy
Reggie Hammond
Annette O'Toole
Elaine
Frank McRae
Haden
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