48 HRS.

1982, Action/Comedy, 1h 37m

46 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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Marking an auspicious feature film debut for Eddie Murphy, 48 Hrs. is a briskly paced action comedy that succeeds largely due to the outstanding chemistry between its two leads. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Renegade cop Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) pulls bank robber Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy) from a federal prison on a 48-hour leave to help him capture Hammond's old partner, Albert Ganz (James Remar). Having escaped from a prison work crew, Ganz is on a killing spree around San Francisco, on the trail of half a million dollars that went missing after one of his robberies. The cocky Reggie knows where the money is, but spars with the hotheaded Jack as he enjoys his temporary freedom.

Cast & Crew

Nick Nolte
Jack Cates
Eddie Murphy
Reggie Hammond
Annette O'Toole
Elaine
Frank McRae
Haden
James Remar
Albert Ganz
David Patrick Kelly
Luther
Sonny Landham
Billy Bear
Brion James
Ben Kehoe
Kerry Sherman
Rosalie
Jonathan Banks
Algren
James Keane
Vanzant
Denise Crosby
Sally
Olivia Brown
Candy
Walter Hill
Director
Roger Spottiswoode
Screenwriter
Walter Hill
Screenwriter
Larry Gross
Screenwriter
Steven E. de Souza
Screenwriter
D. Constantine Conte
Executive Producer
Lawrence Gordon
Producer
Joel Silver
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