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: 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)

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" 48 Hrs.

: Eddie Murphy’s career famously took off in a scene where he takes charge of a "redneck country joint," using a fake badge and pure charisma to interrogate the patrons. : The film spawned a 1990 sequel, Another 48 Hrs