History Film / FortyEightHrs

''48 Hrs.'' is a 1982 [[BuddyCops buddy cop]] film series starring EddieMurphy and Nick Nolte. The film tells the story of gruff San Francisco cop Jack Cates (Nolte), who must track down a California murderer with the temporary help of a street smart criminal named Reggie Hammond (Murphy) [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin within 48 hours]].

''48 Hrs.'' is a [[BuddyCops buddy cop]] film series starring EddieMurphy and Nick Nolte. The film tells the story of gruff San Francisco cop Jack Cates (Nolte), who must track down a California murderer with the temporary help of a street smart criminal named Reggie Hammond (Murphy) [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin within 48 hours]].

''48 Hrs.'' is a [[BuddyCops buddy cop]] film series starring EddieMurphy and Nick Nolte. The film tells the story of gruff San Francisco cop Jack Cates (Nolte), who must track down a California murderer with the temporary help of a street smart criminal named Reggie Hammond (Murphy) [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin within 49 hours]].

Directed by Walter Hill of [[Film/TheWarriors The Warriors]] fame, the film is often considered [[UrExample the first]] [[BuddyCopShow Buddy Cop]] film [[note]]though earlier precursors include 1949's ''Stray Dog'' and 1967's ''In the Heat of the Night''[[/note]], or at least the one to [[TropeCodifier popularize the concept]]. Regardless, the film was a huge hit upon its release, and help push the genre to new heights during the bulk of the [[TheEighties 1980s]] and onward. The film is also notable for being [[EddieMurphy Eddie Murphy's]] film debut, helping jumpstart his successful career in film as well. The film is a quintessential watch for any fan of cop films, and is considered a classic of both comedy and crime drama.

Directed by Walter Hill of [[Film/TheWarriors The Warriors]] fame, the film is often considered [[UrExample the first]] [[BuddyCopShow Buddy Cop]] film [[note]]though earlier precursors include 1949's ''Stray Dog'' and 1967's ''In the Head of the Night''[[/note]], or at least the one to [[TropeCodifier popularize the concept]]. Regardless, the film was a huge hit upon its release, and help push the genre to new heights during the bulk of the [[TheEighties 1980s]] and onward. The film is also notable for being [[EddieMurphy Eddie Murphy's]] film debut, helping jumpstart his successful career in film as well. The film is a quintessential watch for any fan of cop films, and is considered a classic of both comedy and crime drama.

The film is often considered [[UrExample the first]] [[BuddyCopShow Buddy Cop]] film [[note]]though earlier precursors include 1949's ''Stray Dog'' and 1967's ''In the Head of the Night''[[/note]], or at least the one to [[TropeCodifier popularize the concept]]. Regardless, the film was a huge hit upon its release, and help push the genre to new heights during the bulk of the [[TheEighties 1980s]] and onward. The film is also notable for being [[EddieMurphy Eddie Murphy's]] film debut, helping jumpstart his successful career in film as well. The film is a quintessential watch for any fan of cop films, and is considered a classic of both comedy and crime drama.

The film is often considered [[UrExample the first]] [[BuddyCopShow Buddy Cop]] film [[note]]though earlier precursors include 1949's ''Stray Dog'' and 1967's ''In the Head of the Night''[[/note]], or at least the one to [[TropeCodifier popularize the concept]]. Regardless, the film was a huge him upon its release, and help push the genre to new heights during the bulk of the [[TheEighties 1980s]] and onward. The film is also notable for being [[EddieMurphy Eddie Murphy's]] film debut, helping jumpstart his successful career in film as well. The film is a quintessential watch for any fan of cop films, and is considered a classic of both comedy and crime drama.

Directed by Walter Hill, ''48 Hrs.'' is a [[BuddyCops buddy cop]] film series starring EddieMurphy and Nick Nolte. It was Eddie Murphy's first film role. ''Another 48 Hrs.'' made in 1990 is the direct sequel to the 1982 film.

* DefeatMeansFriendship: Jack and Reggie start off on opposite sides of the law, but are forced to work together, and come to be on the same side.

* DefeatMeansVictory: Jack and Reggie start off on opposite sides of the law, but are forced to work together, and come to be on the same side.

-->''There's a new sheriff in town!''

* HumanShield: A variation of this trope occurs in ''48 Hrs.'' Ganz gets Jack to drop his gun by threatening a wounded cop. Since Ganz kills the cop anyway, when he uses Reggie as a true Human Shield at the end of the movie, Jack just kills him.

* OncePerEpisode: Reggie's complaints about his car being so dusty.

* PutYourGunDownAndStepAway: Averted in ''48 Hrs.'' When the {{Big Bad}} holds Reggie hostage at gunpoint, he orders Jack to drop his weapon. Reggie insists that Jack shoot him. Which Jack does. After which Reggie berates Jack for nearly killing him.

* UncleTomfoolery

* WorkingOnTheChainGang

* HandCannon

* AluminumChristmasTrees: When [[spoiler: Cherry Ganz]] falls to his death at the end of ''Another 48. Hrs.'', he lands in the back of delivery truck loaded with 10-gallon spring water bottles that shatter on impact. Comments lefts on IMDb and other movie sites suggest modern viewers are often shocked to learn there was a time when spring water jugs were actually made out of glass.

* RevolversAreJustBetter: Several characters use Colt and Smith & Wesson revolvers in both films. Jack Cates uses a Smith & Wesson 29 on his job, for example.

* AluminumChristmasTrees: When [[spoiler: Cherry Ganz]] falls to his death at the end of ''Another 48. Hrs.'', he lands in the back of delivery truck loaded with 10-gallon spring water bottles that shatter on impact. Comments lefts on IMDb and other movie sites suggest modern viewers are often shocked to learn there was a time when spring water jugs were actually made out of glass.

* {{Badass}}: Jack Cates, expecially how [[spoiler he kills Ganz who took Reggie as an hostage, without even scratching Reggie,]] totally stone faced ("You're done, end of the story"). Reggie can be it too, like the famous Red Neck's bar sequence, althought not on Jack's levels.

* {{Badass}}: Jack Cates, expecially how he kills Ganz who took Reggie as an hostage, without even scratching Reggie, totally stone faced ("You're done, end of the story"). Reggie can be it too, like the famous Red Neck's bar sequence, althought not on Jack's levels.

* {{Badass}}: Jack Cates, expecially how he kills Ganz who took Reggie as an hostage, without even scratch Reggie, totally stone faced ("You're done, end of the story"). Reggie can be it too, like the famous Red Neck's bar sequence, althought not on Jack's levels.