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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