It Takes Two: Great Buddy-Cops in History
Paramount / Everett Collection
Cop n' Con
Nolte's a Cop. Murphy's a convict. Together they make buddy movie magic. 1982's 48 Hours inspired a decade of imitators including it's own 1990 sequel Another 48 Hours: tag-lined, "here they go again. Only faster. And tougher."
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