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62% Critic Match
The Hard Way
“There's only one way these two are going to get along...”
6.2 / 10• 1991• 1h 51m•R• English
ActionComedyCrime
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Michael J. Fox
Nick Lang
Lead
James Woods
John Moss
Stephen Lang
Party Crasher
Annabella Sciorra
Susan
John Capodice
Grainy
Luis Guzmán
Pooley
LL Cool J
Billy
Mary Mara
China
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Badham's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Hard Way is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
