The Hard Way
"There's only one way these two are going to get along..."
Originally released in 1991. The Hard Way is a action/comedy film. directed by John Badham.
Starring Michael J. Fox, James Woods, and Stephen Lang
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (460 votes)
Budget
$24M
Production budget
Box Office
$65.6M
2.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $24,000,000
- Revenue
- $65,595,485
Production Companies
- The Badham-Cohen Group
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hard Way about?
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...
Who directed The Hard Way?
The Hard Way was directed by John Badham.
How long is The Hard Way?
The Hard Way has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was The Hard Way released?
The Hard Way was released on March 8, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hard Way?
The main cast of The Hard Way includes Michael J. Fox, James Woods, Stephen Lang, Annabella Sciorra, John Capodice.
Is The Hard Way worth watching?
The Hard Way has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 460 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.