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48 Hrs.

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Another 48 Hours

Original title

48 Hrs.

Year

1982

Running time

96 min.

Country

United States

Director

Walter Hill

Screenwriter

Roger Spottiswoode, Walter Hill, Larry Gross, Steven E. de Souza

Cast

Music

James Horner

Cinematography

Ric Waite

Producer

Paramount Pictures, Lawrence Gordon Productions

Genre

Action. Comedy | Crime. Cop Movies. Buddy Film

Synopsis

Oddball cop and tough guy, Jack Cates is the only survivor of a cop shooting and in hunting down the murderer collects Reggie Hammond from jail for 48 hours. Hammond is oddly motivated to help. The killer is searching for his stash of cash. Cates and Hammond who have the Black-white, cop-crook thing to work out make surprisingly good partners as they navigate through the city looking for their suspect.

Awards: 1982: Golden Globes: Nominated for New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture - Male (Eddie Murphy)

1982: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Music Score

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48 Hrs.

1982

Walter Hill

6.0

(10,083)