48 Hrs.(1982)
“One cop. One con. No mercy.”
Overview
A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a killer.
Director
Walter Hill
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$79M
Cast
Nick Nolte
as Jack Cates
Eddie Murphy
as Reggie Hammond
Annette O'Toole
as Elaine
Frank McRae
as Haden
James Remar
as Albert Ganz
David Patrick Kelly
as Luther
Sonny Landham
as Billy Bear
Brion James
as Ben Kehoe
Kerry Sherman
as Rosalie, Hostage Girl
Jonathan Banks
as Algren
James Keane
as Vanzant
Tara King
as Frizzy, Hotel Desk Clerk
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$79M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Lawrence Gordon Productions • Silver Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 48 Hrs.?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for 48 Hrs. (1982).
What is 48 Hrs. about?▼
A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a killer.
Who directed 48 Hrs.?▼
48 Hrs. was directed by Walter Hill and released in 1982. It is a crime, action, comedy film.
How long is 48 Hrs.?▼
48 Hrs. has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in 48 Hrs.?▼
The cast of 48 Hrs. includes Nick Nolte as Jack Cates, Eddie Murphy as Reggie Hammond, Annette O'Toole as Elaine, Frank McRae as Haden, James Remar as Albert Ganz and more.
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