The Hard Way
6.2/10
Rating
111 min
Runtime
1991
Release Year
John Badham
Director
Cast
Michael J. Fox, James Woods, Stephen Lang, Annabella Sciorra, John Capodice
Quick Synopsis
Nick Lang, a Hollywood action star aiming to improve his reputation and secure a role as a tough police officer on a new TV show, makes an arrangement with Captain Brix of the New York City Police Department, who happens to be a fan of Nick's work. To prepare for the role, Nick is assigned to work alongside Detective Lieutenant John Moss to learn how to behave like a real cop. However, Nick's constant questions and attempts to mimic John's methods begin to frustrate him and interfere with John's ongoing investigation of a serial killer.
Detailed Synopsis of The Hard Way
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.
