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The Hard Way

The Hard Way

There's only one way these two are going to get along...

Seeking to raise his credibility as an actor and to land a role as a tough cop on a new show, Hollywood action star Nick Lang works a deal with New York City Police Capt. Brix, who by chance is one of his fans. Nick will be paired with detective Lt. John Moss and learn how to act like a real cop. But when Nick drives John crazy with questions and imitating him, he gets in the way of John's pursuit of a serial killer.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Hard Way
  • Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime
  • Release Date: 1991-03-08
  • Runtime: 111 minutes
  • Rating: 6.15/10 (437 votes)
  • Budget: $24,000,000
  • Revenue: $65,595,485
  • Production Companies: The Badham-Cohen Group, Universal Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.6289
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox

as Nick Lang

James Woods

James Woods

as John Moss

Stephen Lang

Stephen Lang

as Party Crasher

Annabella Sciorra

Annabella Sciorra

as Susan

John Capodice

John Capodice

as Grainy

Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzmán

as Pooley

LL Cool J

LL Cool J

as Billy

Mary Mara

Mary Mara

as China

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

as Captain Brix

Conrad Roberts

Conrad Roberts

as Witherspoon

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Trailers & Clips

The Hard Way Official Trailer #1 - James Woods Movie (1991) HD

External Links

Keywords

dual identityundercover agentpoliceidentitydetectiverole reversalmovie starbuddy copmanhattan, new york city

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hard Way?

The Hard Way is a Action, Comedy, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1991-03-08.

Who are the main actors in The Hard Way?

The main cast includes Michael J. Fox, James Woods, Stephen Lang, Annabella Sciorra, John Capodice, .

Where can I watch The Hard Way online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Hard Way is available.

Is The Hard Way based on a true story?

There's only one way these two are going to get along...

What is the IMDb rating of The Hard Way?

The Hard Way has an IMDb rating of 6.15/10 based on 437 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Hard Way?

The movie had a production budget of $24,000,000 and earned $65,595,485 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Hard Way?

The soundtrack was composed by The Badham-Cohen Group, Universal Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Hard Way filmed?

The Hard Way was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Hard Way?

The total runtime of The Hard Way is 111 minutes.

Is The Hard Way suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Hard Way?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Hard Way.

Does The Hard Way have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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