The Hard Way

The Hard Way

19911hr 51min
critics rating 75%75%
audience rating 53%53%

In "The Hard Way" (1991), the silver screen superstar Nick Lang is about to step into the gritty world of real-life crime. Eager to prove himself as a serious actor, Nick strikes a unique deal with Captain Brix that will test his acting skills in the most unexpected way. Paired with the no-nonsense detective John Moss, Nick dives headfirst into the chaotic streets of New York City, aiming to soak up every ounce of cop authenticity he can find.

As Nick's Hollywood charm clashes with John's hard-edged demeanor, the stage is set for a hilarious and action-packed buddy cop adventure. But when a dangerous serial killer threatens the city, the unlikely duo must set aside their differences and work together to crack the case. Will Nick's crash course in crime-solving be enough to save the day, or will his antics drive John up the wall before they can catch the culprit? Prepare for a wild ride filled with laughter, thrills, and a lesson in what it truly means to be a hero.

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Cast

Luis Guzmán

Stephen Lang

Party Crasher

Stephen Lang

Yasiin Bey

Dead Romeos

Yasiin Bey

Fabio

Bystander (uncredited)

Fabio

Christina Ricci

Janet Sarno

Continental Representative

Janet Sarno

Annabella Sciorra

George Gerard

Theatre Goer (uncredited)

George Gerard

Kathy Najimy

Lang's Girl Friday

Kathy Najimy

Charles Scorsese

Senior Citizen (uncredited)

Charles Scorsese

Mary Mara

Jim Lavin

Dying Film Detective (uncredited)

Jim Lavin

Michael Badalucco

Pizza Man

Michael Badalucco

Lewis Black

Delroy Lindo

Captain Brix

Delroy Lindo

James Woods

John Moss

James Woods

Ed Setrakian

Chief Villain

Ed Setrakian

Trish Cook

Dancer (uncredited)

Trish Cook

Anibal O. Lleras

Detective (uncredited)

Anibal O. Lleras

John Capodice

John Ring

Homeboy Cop

John Ring

George Cheung

Drug Dealer

George Cheung

Michael J. Fox

Nick Lang

Michael J. Fox

Karen Lynn Gorney

Woman in Subway

Karen Lynn Gorney

Frank Stellato

Subway Yuppie (uncredited)

Frank Stellato

Bryant Gumbel

Curtis McClarin

Dead Romeos

Curtis McClarin

Bill Cobbs

Raggedy Man

Bill Cobbs

Andrew D. Schwartz

Press Photographer (uncredited)

Andrew D. Schwartz

John Costelloe

Fake Dead Guy / Cop

John Costelloe

LL Cool J

Jan Speck

T.V. Reporter

Jan Speck

Sharrieff Pugh

Dead Romeos

Sharrieff Pugh

Leif Riddell

Head Mugger

Leif Riddell

David Sosna

Frog Dog Vendor

David Sosna

Shawn McLean

Dead Romeos

Shawn McLean

Johnny Sanchez

Kariim Ratcliff

Movie Goer (uncredited)

Kariim Ratcliff

Isabella Martinez Wall

Billy's Girlfriend (uncredited)

Isabella Martinez Wall

Penny Marshall

Dwayne McClary

Dead Romeos

Dwayne McClary

Ronald Rand

Paramedic (uncredited)

Ronald Rand

Mario Bosco

Boy in Theater

Mario Bosco

Conrad Roberts

Witherspoon

Conrad Roberts

Fracaswell Hyman

Anthony Thomas

Dead Romeos

Anthony Thomas

Michael Jeffrey Woods

Howard 'Stick' Baines

Dead Romeos

Howard 'Stick' Baines

David Hummel

Police Officer (uncredited)

David Hummel

Keenan Leung

Dead Romeos

Keenan Leung

Reno

Diner Waitress

Reno

Mark Woodcock

Clothing Salesman

Mark Woodcock

Holly Kuespert

'Smoking Gunn' Girl

Holly Kuespert

Anderson Matthews

Frank Geraci

Rand Foerster

William Truesdale

Witherspoon's Bodyguard

William Truesdale

Paul Mormando

Ninja 1 (uncredited)

Paul Mormando

Adore O'Hara

Dead Entertainer

Adore O'Hara

Sophie Maletsky

Pizza Waitress

Sophie Maletsky

Joseph Tripi

Jordanna Freedman

Moviegoer

Jordanna Freedman

Merrill Witten

Scared Subway Woman

Merrill Witten