You switch from an armed robber to a pimp, you're all set. A hard as nails cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down an escaped convict cop killer. The mismatched buddy buddy formula exploded onto the screen here in a ball of violence, profanity and pin sharp one liners. It also launched Eddie Murphy into 1980s stardom. Directed by Walter Hill and…
Top Cast
Nick Nolte
Jack Cates
Eddie Murphy
Reggie Hammond
Annette O'Toole
Elaine
Frank McRae
Haden
James Remar
Albert Ganz
David Patrick Kelly
Luther
Sonny Landham
Billy Bear
Brion James
Ben Kehoe
Kerry Sherman
Rosalie, Hostage Girl
Jonathan Banks
Algren
James Keane
Vanzant
Tara King
Frizzy, Hotel Desk Clerk
Greta Blackburn
Lisa, Blonde Hooker
Margot Rose
Casey
Denise Crosby
Sally
Olivia Brown
Candy
Reviews
Entertaining buddy action-comedy that features a good antagonistic relationship between Nolte and Murphy. The plot isn't the strongest but the action/fight scenes were alright. **3.25/5**
Back to the old school. Love this movie. This is when cop movies started to have some comedy in it.
FAQ about 48 Hrs.
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.
When was 48 Hrs. released?
48 Hrs. was released in 1982.
What genres does 48 Hrs. belong to?
48 Hrs. is categorised as Crime, Action, Comedy.
Who stars in 48 Hrs.?
The cast of 48 Hrs. includes Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, Annette O'Toole, Frank McRae, James Remar.