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The Hard Way

Film · 1991

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Michael Kozollwriter · producer
  2. Lem Dobbswriter · producer
  3. Daniel Pynewriter
  4. John Badhamdirector
  5. Frank Morrisseditor
  6. Tony Lombardoeditor
  7. Robert Primescinematographer
  8. Arthur B. Rubinsteincomposer
  9. Donald McAlpinecinematographer
  10. Bonnie Timmermanncasting director
  11. Peter R. McIntoshproducer
  12. Keith Rubinsteinproducer
  13. William Sackheimproducer
  14. D.J. Carusoproducer
  15. Rob Cohenproducer
  16. Philip Harrisonproduction designer

On screen

  1. Annabella Sciorralead actor
  2. Michael J. Foxlead actor
  3. Stephen Langlead actor
  4. James Woodslead actor
  5. Conrad Robertssupporting actor
  6. Mary Marasupporting actor
  7. LL Cool Jsupporting actor
  8. Delroy Lindosupporting actor
  9. John Capodicesupporting actor
  10. Christina Riccisupporting actor
  11. Luis Guzmánsupporting actor
  12. Adore O'Haraguest actor
  13. Andrew D. Schwartzguest actor
  14. Jordanna Freedmanguest actor
  15. Joseph Tripiguest actor
  16. Merrill Wittenguest actor
  17. Paul Mormandoguest actor
  18. Rand Foersterguest actor
  19. William Truesdaleguest actor
  20. Holly Kuespertguest actor
  21. Howard 'Stick' Bainesguest actor
  22. Mark Woodcockguest actor
  23. Michael Jeffrey Woodsguest actor
  24. Sophie Maletskyguest actor
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From the people who made The Hard Way

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  3. Point of No Return1993 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Romeo Is BleedingAnnabella SciorraBonnie Timmermann1993 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  4. Jungle FeverAnnabella Sciorra1991 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
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  7. Officer DownStephen LangJames Woods2013 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  8. The CureAnnabella Sciorra1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. VFWStephen Lang2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. Don't Breathe 2Stephen Lang2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. True BelieverJames Woods1989 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  12. Stuart Little 2Michael J. FoxJames Woods2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  13. OppenheimerJames Woods2023 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. The FuneralAnnabella Sciorra1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. Another Day in ParadiseJames Woods1998 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  16. Guilty as SinStephen Lang1993 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  17. The Night We Never MetAnnabella Sciorra1993 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  18. Your Studio and YouMichael J. Fox1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  21. Stuart Little 3: Call of the WildMichael J. Fox2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. Back in TimeMichael J. Fox2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. 23 BlastStephen Lang2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. Last Exit to BrooklynStephen Lang1989 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  25. Life with MikeyMichael J. Fox1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. A Good MarriageStephen Lang2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. CopJames Woods1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. Cat's EyeJames Woods1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. The American PresidentMichael J. Fox1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. Rogue WarfareStephen Lang2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. VideodromeJames Woods1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. What Dreams May ComeAnnabella Sciorra1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. The GetawayJames Woods1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. Death of a SalesmanStephen Lang1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. Dirty PicturesJames Woods2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. For Love or MoneyMichael J. Fox1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. The Onion FieldJames Woods1979 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Back to the FutureMichael J. Fox1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. Avatar 4Stephen Lang2029 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  49. Teen WolfMichael J. Fox1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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