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48 Hrs.

1982-12-07 · 96 min · ★ 6.7

Crime · Action · Comedy

A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a killer.

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Directors
Walter Hill
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Lawrence Gordon Productions, Silver Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 12,000,000
Revenue
USD 78,868,508

Top Cast

Nick NolteNick NolteJack Cates
Eddie MurphyEddie MurphyReggie Hammond
Annette O'TooleAnnette O'TooleElaine
Frank McRaeFrank McRaeHaden
James RemarJames RemarAlbert Ganz
David Patrick KellyDavid Patrick KellyLuther
Sonny LandhamSonny LandhamBilly Bear
Brion JamesBrion JamesBen Kehoe
Kerry ShermanKerry ShermanRosalie, Hostage Girl
Jonathan BanksJonathan BanksAlgren
James KeaneJames KeaneVanzant
Tara KingTara KingFrizzy, Hotel Desk Clerk
Greta BlackburnGreta BlackburnLisa, Blonde Hooker
Margot RoseCasey
Denise CrosbyDenise CrosbySally
Olivia BrownOlivia BrownCandy
Todd AllenTodd AllenYoung Cop
Bill DearthBill DearthThin Cop
Ned DowdNed DowdBig Cop
Jim HaynieJim HaynieOld Cop

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