48 Hrs. movie poster

48 Hrs.

"One cop. One con. No mercy."

December 7, 1982 1h 36m 6.7/10 (1,638 votes)

Originally released in 1982. 48 Hrs. is a crime/action film. directed by Walter Hill.

Starring Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, and Annette O'Toole

Synopsis

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

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 7, 1982 43 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (1,638 votes)
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Budget $12M Production budget
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Box Office $78.9M 6.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$78,868,508

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures
  • Lawrence Gordon Productions
  • Silver Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Who directed 48 Hrs.?

48 Hrs. was directed by Walter Hill.

How long is 48 Hrs.?

48 Hrs. has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was 48 Hrs. released?

48 Hrs. was released on December 7, 1982 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in 48 Hrs.?

The main cast of 48 Hrs. includes Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, Annette O'Toole, Frank McRae, James Remar.

Is 48 Hrs. worth watching?

48 Hrs. has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 1,638 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.