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48 Hrs.

48 Hrs.

Crime · Action · Comedy · 1982

A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a killer.

Movie details

48 Hrs.

“One cop. One con. No mercy.”

1982 Crime · Action · Comedy 1h 36m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.7 / 10

Community rating

A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a killer.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over 48 Hrs.?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Walter Hill

Written by

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

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

Jack Cates

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

Reggie Hammond

Annette O'Toole

Annette O'Toole

Elaine

Frank McRae

Frank McRae

Haden

James Remar

James Remar

Albert Ganz

David Patrick Kelly

David Patrick Kelly

Luther

Sonny Landham

Sonny Landham

Billy Bear

Court is in session

Put 48 Hrs. on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.