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48 Hrs. (1982)

Updated: Jun 12

R | 1h 36min | 7/10 | #Action #Comedy #Crime

Parental Rating: R (Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian)


 
 

STORYLINE:

"48 Hrs." is an action-packed comedy-crime film that revolutionized the buddy cop genre. It follows the story of a hard-nosed cop, Jack Cates, who teams up with a wise-cracking convict, Reggie Hammond, for an unlikely 48-hour partnership. Their mission is to track down a merciless cop killer. The film is noted for its blend of humor, action, and the chemistry between its leads, setting the stage for many buddy cop films that followed.


STAFF REVIEW:

"48 Hrs." is a seminal film in the buddy cop genre, combining gripping action sequences with sharp, witty banter. Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy deliver outstanding performances, capturing the essence of an uneasy alliance with humor and grit. This film is not only entertaining but also significant in its influence on future action-comedy films.


CREDITS:

Director: Walter Hill

Writers:

- Roger Spottiswoode

- Walter Hill

- Larry Gross

- Steven E. de Souza

Starring:

- Nick Nolte as Jack Cates

- Eddie Murphy as Reggie Hammond

Produced by:

- Lawrence Gordon

- Joel Silver

Production Companies:

- Paramount Pictures

- Lawrence Gordon Productions

Cinematography: Ric Waite

Edited by:

- Mark Warner

- Freeman A. Davies

Music by: James Horner

Distributed by: Paramount Pictures

Release date: December 8, 1982

Run Time: 1 hr 36 min

Country:

- United States

Languages:

- English

Budget: $12 million

Box office: $78.9 million


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TRIVIA

+ "48 Hrs." marked Eddie Murphy's film debut, catapulting him to stardom and establishing him as a major actor in Hollywood.

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