Another 48 Hrs.
For the past four years, San Francisco cop Jack Cates has been after an unidentified drug kingpin who calls himself the Ice Man. Jack finds a picture that proves that the Ice Man has put a price on the head of Reggie Hammond, who is scheduled to be released from prison on the next day.
Release Year
1990
Runtime
95 min
Audience Score
6.0
Genres
Thriller, Action, Comedy, Crime
Story Snapshot
For the past four years, San Francisco cop Jack Cates has been after an unidentified drug kingpin who calls himself the Ice Man. Jack finds a picture that proves that the Ice Man has put a price on the head of Reggie Hammond, who is scheduled to be released from prison on the next day.
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Another 48 Hrs. is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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