48 Hours
There's no time to waste: in just 48 hours a fugitive can disappear for good! The motto of Deputy Head of Police Diego Montagna and his Catturandi squad is: “in order to know where they are, we must find out who they really are”. In order to do so, the squad must enter the minds and the hearts of the fugitives before it's too late. This battle against time will force them to face up to their own dreams, fears and weaknesses, because the only way of knowing the mind of another is to learn to know and dominate one's own.
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Plot Summary
A grizzled San Francisco detective, Jack Cates, is reluctantly partnered with a fast-talking convict, Reggie Hammond, to track down two cop killers. Cates has 48 hours to bring them in before Reggie must return to prison. During their intense chase through the city, the mismatched duo develops a grudging respect for each other amidst a flurry of action and humor.
Critical Reception
48 Hrs. was a significant commercial success and received generally positive reviews from critics. It was praised for its energetic direction, the chemistry between its lead actors, and its blend of action and comedy, establishing a successful buddy-cop formula.
What Reviewers Say
- A thrilling and humorous buddy-cop action film.
- Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy share electric chemistry.
- Exciting chase sequences and witty dialogue.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's exciting action, the memorable comedic performances, especially from Eddie Murphy, and the strong chemistry between the lead actors.
Fun Fact
Eddie Murphy's breakout role was in this film, and his performance as Reggie Hammond is widely credited with launching his successful career in Hollywood.
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