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  • 48 Hrs.

About the Film

Year

1982

Rating

R

Genre

Action / Adventure / Comedy / Drama

Running Time

97 MIN

Synopsis

Eddie Murphy rocketed to movie star status (and earned a Best Actor Golden Globe nomination) in this acclaimed action-comedy that pushes the limits of both genres. Nick Nolte is unforgettable as Jack Cates, a rough-edged Inspector on the hunt for two vicious cop-killers. Unlikely ride-along con Reggie Hammond (Murphy), is given 48-hour leave from prison to help Cates on the case. The laughs fly almost as much as the punches, as both men attempt two very different goals in a short amount of time. Restored from a new 4K film transfer and packed with all-new special features featuring director Walter Hill, this Paramount Presents edition of 48 Hrs. is an essential upgrade of a high-octane classic.

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Where to Watch

Digital

About the Cast

Eddie Murphy

Reggie Hammond

Nick Nolte

Jack Cates

Annette O'Toole

Elaine

Frank McRae

Haden

James Remar

Ganz

David Patrick Kelly

Luther

Sonny Landham

Billy Bear

Brion James

Kehoe

Kerry Sherman

Rosalie

Jonathan Banks

Algren

About the Crew

Director

Walter Hill

Producer

Lawrence Gordon

Producer

Joel Silver

Writer

Walter Hill

Writer

Steven de Souza

Writer

Christopher De Vore

Writer

Larry Gross

Writer

Roger Spottiswoode

Music Scoring

James Horner