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The Hard Way
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The Hard Way

Fri, Mar 8, 1991
  • Action
  • Comedy
  • Crime
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Mar 8, 1991
GB
  • In CinemasFri, May 3, 1991
  • PhysicalMon, Jun 5, 2006DVD
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Jun 6, 1991
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Jul 10, 1991
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Jun 27, 1991
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Michael J. Fox
    Michael J. Fox
    as Nick Lang
  • James Woods
    James Woods
    as John Moss
  • Stephen Lang
    Stephen Lang
    as Party Crasher
  • Annabella Sciorra
    Annabella Sciorra
    as Susan
  • John Capodice
    John Capodice
    as Grainy
  • Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán
    as Pooley
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