The Hard Way (1991)

03/08/1991 (US) • 1h 51m

Action, Comedy, Crime

There's only one way these two are going to get along...

Overview

Seeking to raise his credibility as an actor and to land a role as a tough cop on a new show, Hollywood action star Nick Lang works a deal with New York City Police Capt. Brix, who by chance is one of his fans. Nick will be paired with detective Lt. John Moss and learn how to act like a real cop. But when Nick drives John crazy with questions and imitating him, he gets in the way of John's pursuit of a serial killer.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$24,000,000.00

Revenue

$65,595,485.00

Keywords

dual identity

undercover agent

police

identity

detective

role reversal

movie star

buddy cop

manhattan, new york city

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