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48 Hours
1983
A tough, super-jaded cop (Nick Nolte) springs a hard luck robber (Eddie Murphy) from jail for two days to help nab his former partners. They form a kind of friendship (based on mutual hatred) as they chase a trio of remorseless villains through the streets of San Francisco. Rounded characters and crackling comedy keep this hard-.. Read more
| Starring | Eddie Murphy, Nick Nolte, Annette O'Toole, Jonathan Banks |
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| Director | Walter Hill |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Comedy, Thriller |
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48 Hours
A tough, super-jaded cop (Nick Nolte) springs a hard luck robber (Eddie Murphy) from jail for two days to help nab his former partners. They form a kind of friendship (based on mutual hatred) as they chase a trio of remorseless villains through the streets of San Francisco. Rounded characters and crackling comedy keep this hard-hitting film beautifully balanced. A violence-heavy sequel was made in 1990 called Another 48 Hrs.
| Starring | Eddie Murphy, Nick Nolte, Annette O'Toole, Jonathan Banks, Denise Crosby, Brion James, David Patrick Kelly, Sonny Landham, Frank McRae, James Remar, Margot Rose, Kerry Sherman |
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| Director | Walter Hill |
| Studio | PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 32 mins Blu-ray: 1 hr 36 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Collections | 100 Cops & Robbers |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Comedy, Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Released | DVD: 04 Sep 2000 Blu-ray: unknown Production year: 1983 |
| Format | DVD |
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Critics' reviews (4)
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Having built a creditable reputation by standing slightly to one side of his action material and looking at it from a... read more on Time Out
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"...A crackling balance of star power....[Volatile chemistry] only adds to the comic tension..." -- Rating: B+
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Clever Plot - Very Funny film
Excellent film, which received much deserved praise. It has a perfect mix of fun, humour and action, a light hearted dig at the Buddy Buddy concept that works superbly. The sequel 'Another 48 Hours', whilst certainly a good watchable movie, was not a patch on this one. A Sunday Afternoon Movie to brighten your day after Sunday Lunch. Dont take it seriously, just enjoy a good fun romp - great movie.
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PAZAZZ
Eddie murphy gives much needed pazazz and spark to this standard 80's action fare with grumbling Nick Nolte.
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News and features
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Murphy: I'll quit movies at 50
- 08 Jul 2008
Eddie Murphy has confirmed his recent claims that he is returning to his club roots by announcing he will quit movies when he hits 50. During his 30 years in the business, Murphy has made nearly 40 films – including hits such as Trading Places, Beverley Hills Cop and 48 Hours. Now 47, he told TODAY'S Al Roker about his plans: "I am planning to make movies until I am 50,” "That's two years and eight months. Then I am going back to the stage." The Nutty Professor star... Read more
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A tough, super-jaded cop (Nick Nolte) springs a hard luck robber (Eddie Murphy) from jail for two days to help nab his former partners. They form a kind of friendship (based on mutual hatred) as they chase a trio of remorseless villains through the streets of San Francisco. Rounded characters and ...
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