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48 Hrs.

48 Hrs.

One cop. One con. No mercy.

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

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 48 Hrs.
  • Genres: Crime, Action, Comedy
  • Release Date: 1982-12-07
  • Runtime: 96 minutes
  • Rating: 6.684/10 (1578 votes)
  • Budget: $12,000,000
  • Revenue: $78,868,508
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Lawrence Gordon Productions, Silver Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.3487
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

as Jack Cates

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

as Reggie Hammond

Annette O'Toole

Annette O'Toole

as Elaine

Frank McRae

Frank McRae

as Haden

James Remar

James Remar

as Albert Ganz

David Patrick Kelly

David Patrick Kelly

as Luther

Sonny Landham

Sonny Landham

as Billy Bear

Brion James

Brion James

as Ben Kehoe

Kerry Sherman

Kerry Sherman

as Rosalie, Hostage Girl

Jonathan Banks

Jonathan Banks

as Algren

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Trailers & Clips

48 Hrs. (1982) Original Trailer [FHD]

48 Hrs. - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 48 Hrs.?

48 Hrs. is a Crime, Action, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1982-12-07.

Who are the main actors in 48 Hrs.?

The main cast includes Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, Annette O'Toole, Frank McRae, James Remar, .

Where can I watch 48 Hrs. online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if 48 Hrs. is available.

Is 48 Hrs. based on a true story?

One cop. One con. No mercy.

What is the IMDb rating of 48 Hrs.?

48 Hrs. has an IMDb rating of 6.684/10 based on 1578 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of 48 Hrs.?

The movie had a production budget of $12,000,000 and earned $78,868,508 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for 48 Hrs.?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures, Lawrence Gordon Productions, Silver Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was 48 Hrs. filmed?

48 Hrs. was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is 48 Hrs.?

The total runtime of 48 Hrs. is 96 minutes.

Is 48 Hrs. suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to 48 Hrs.?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to 48 Hrs..

Does 48 Hrs. have a post-credit scene?

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

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