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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.
The Hard Way is a film that explores themes of dual identity, undercover agent, police. It also touches on identity and detective and role reversal.
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Director
John Badham
Cast
Michael J. Fox, James Woods, Stephen Lang, Annabella Sciorra, John Capodice, Luis Guzmán, LL Cool J, Mary Mara, Delroy Lindo, Conrad Roberts
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The Hard Way
IMDb
6.2/10
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76%
Director
John Badham
Cast
Michael J. Fox, James Woods, Stephen Lang, Annabella Sciorra, John Capodice, Luis Guzmán, LL Cool J, Mary Mara, Delroy Lindo, Conrad Roberts
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