48 Hrs. (1982)
Anno di uscita: 1982
Nazione: United States
Alternative Title: 48 Horas, Nur 48 Stunden, 48 heures, 48 timer, 48 tundi
Regista: Walter Hill
Writer: Larry Gross, Roger Spottiswoode, Steven E. de Souza, Walter Hill
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Joel Silver, Lawrence Gordon
Executive Producer: D. Constantine Conte
Società: Lawrence Gordon Productions, Paramount Pictures, Silver Pictures
Genere: Action, Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Budget: 12.000.000
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: absurd, african american lead, amused, buddy cop, convict, dysfunctional relationship, fake fight, knife, partner, prison, revenge, san francisco, california, tough cop
Storia
Jack Cates (Nick Nolte), a hard-nosed detective in San Francisco, captures fugitive Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy) after a wild chase through the city streets. When prison guard Billy bear kills a prisoner to cover up his own corruption, Reggie becomes the prime suspect. To track down Billy Bear and clear Reggie's name, Jack reluctantly agrees to a 48-hour parole for Reggie, hoping that his knowledge of the criminal underworld will help catch the real killer.
Riassunto
Directed by Walter Hill, '48 Hrs.' (1982) is an action-comedy thriller that follows the unlikely partnership between Detective Jack Cates and convicted felon Reggie Hammond. The film is known for its buddy cop dynamic despite their dysfunctional relationship, with Reggie's wisecracks often clashing with Jack's stern demeanor. Set in San Francisco, California, the movie also explores themes of revenge and redemption as Reggie seeks to clear his name.
