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48 HRS.

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Renegade cop Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) pulls bank robber Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy) from a federal prison on a 48-hour leave to help him capture Hammond's old partner, Albert Ganz (James Remar). Having escaped from a prison work crew, Ganz is on a killing spree around San Francisco, on the trail of half a million dollars that went missing after one of his robberies. The cocky Reggie knows where the money is, but spars with the hotheaded Jack as he enjoys his temporary freedom.
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Marking an auspicious feature film debut for Eddie Murphy, 48 Hrs. is a briskly paced action comedy that succeeds largely due to the outstanding chemistry between its two leads.

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Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times Totally kinetic and visual, "48 HRS." is a constant excitement. Mar 30, 2023 Full Review Desmond Ryan Philadelphia Inquirer Has the look of a movie that was thrown together in a couple of days and its only claim to attention is the contribution of a refugee from "Saturday Night Live." Rated: 2/4 Mar 30, 2023 Full Review Jay Scott Globe and Mail A quick and clever thriller as nasty as a piece of shrapnel snapping the sound barrier. Dec 7, 2022 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand [Walter] Hill injects larger-than-life personalities into the characters, a rollicking sense of humor to the situation and a gritty edge to the action. Dec 7, 2024 Full Review Cory Woodroof For the Win (USA Today) Murphy’s firs movie was a cannonball in terms of its splash radius to make him into a true-blue movie star. Jul 8, 2024 Full Review Casey Chong Casey's Movie Mania Eddie Murphy’s fast-talking, street-smart hustler Reggie Hammond pairs well with Nick Nolte’s no-nonsense, grizzled cop Jack Cates. Rated: 5/5 Jul 4, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael W This movie is a perfect example of why I'll never trust the critics or audience again. I kept thinking, "Maybe this trash will get better." I thought this was supposed to be a comedy, instead it turned out to be a total bore. That it had the critics bamboozled amazed me. Even the t&a, seemingly thrown in just to titillate didn't help. If you are a mature adult, don't waste the time you'll never get back. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/19/24 Full Review Sal D The launching point for the incredible big screen talents of Eddie Murphy…..in a film that mixes racial, societal and cultural issues in a multilayered fabric that still packs the same punch today as it did 42 years ago. Brilliant directing and production. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/13/24 Full Review Stephen M Good action and comedy on the same level. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/16/24 Full Review Dave C Poor. Not funny, lacking any real sense of story, and pretty woody. It hasn't stood the test of time, that's for sure Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/07/24 Full Review kevin o ...the perfect mix of action and violence. No better film doing this combination. Some of the peoples reviews must be examples of trying to stand out with a view different from the herd. Everyone i knew loved this film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/24 Full Review Andre G Back to the old school. Love this movie. This is when cop movies started to have some comedy in it. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Renegade cop Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) pulls bank robber Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy) from a federal prison on a 48-hour leave to help him capture Hammond's old partner, Albert Ganz (James Remar). Having escaped from a prison work crew, Ganz is on a killing spree around San Francisco, on the trail of half a million dollars that went missing after one of his robberies. The cocky Reggie knows where the money is, but spars with the hotheaded Jack as he enjoys his temporary freedom.
Director
Walter Hill
Producer
Lawrence Gordon, Joel Silver
Screenwriter
Roger Spottiswoode, Walter Hill, Larry Gross, Steven E. de Souza
Production Co
Paramount Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Action, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 6, 2011
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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