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48 Hrs.

Movie·1982·Crime, Action, Comedy·1h 36m·6.7 (1,722)·Directed by Walter Hill

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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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Nick NolteNick NolteJack CatesEddie MurphyEddie MurphyReggie HammondAnnette O'TooleAnnette O'TooleElaineFrank McRaeFrank McRaeHadenJames RemarJames RemarAlbert GanzDavid Patrick KellyDavid Patrick KellyLutherSonny LandhamSonny LandhamBilly BearBrion JamesBrion JamesBen Kehoe

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