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48 Hours

48 Hours Italian 2 panel poster for the classic 1982 American buddy cop film, 48 Hrs. (or 48 Ore in Italian). The movie is often credited as the first of its genre and launched the film career of Eddie Murphy. Key Information Title: 48 Hrs. (Original English title) / 48 Ore (Italian title) Release Year: 1982 Genre: Action-comedy, Crime Directed by: Walter Hill Starring: Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy Plot: A tough, rumpled police officer named Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) has 48 hours to track down a pair of dangerous, escaped cop-killers. He is forced to team up with a wisecracking convict, Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy), who is temporarily released from prison to help with the case. The title refers to the limited amount of time they have to solve the crime.