Who is Jack Cates in 48 HRS.?

Nick Nolte plays Jack Cates in the film.

48 HRS.

Name: 48 HRS.
Duration: 97
Rating: 69

Renegade cop Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) pulls bank robber Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy) from a federal prison on a 48-hour leave to help him capture Hammond's old partner, Albert Ganz (James Remar). Having escaped from a prison work crew, Ganz is on a killing spree around San Francisco, on the trail of half a million dollars that went missing after one of his robberies. The cocky Reggie knows where the money is, but spars with the hotheaded Jack as he enjoys his temporary freedom.

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How long is 48 HRS.?: 48 HRS. is 1 hr 37 min long.

Who directed 48 HRS.?: Walter Hill

Who is Jack Cates in 48 HRS.?: Nick Nolte plays Jack Cates in the film.

What is 48 HRS. about?: Renegade cop Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) pulls bank robber Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy) from a federal prison on a 48-hour leave to help him capture Hammond's old partner, Albert Ganz (James Remar). Having escaped from a prison work crew, Ganz is on a killing spree around San Francisco, on the trail of half a million dollars that went missing after one of his robberies. The cocky Reggie knows where the money is, but spars with the hotheaded Jack as he enjoys his temporary freedom.