: The film spawned a 1990 sequel, Another 48 Hrs. . More recently, reports have surfaced regarding a potential remake involving the Safdie brothers and comedian Jerrod Carmichael. 48 Hrs. (1982)
: Directed by Walter Hill and produced by Lawrence Gordon and Joel Silver, the film was a massive success, grossing nearly $79 million against a $12 million budget. It was Eddie Murphy’s film debut and earned him a Golden Globe nomination. 48 Hrs.
The 1982 film is famously credited with pioneering the "buddy cop" genre, pairing a grizzled, no-nonsense detective with a fast-talking convict. The title refers to the specific window of time San Francisco cop Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) has to catch a pair of cop-killers with the help of convict Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy), whom he has pulled from prison on a temporary 48-hour leave. Key Elements of the "Piece" : The film spawned a 1990 sequel, Another 48 Hrs
