Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Safdie Brothers were prepared to helm a remake of 48 Hrs., the 1982 buddy cop movie starring Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte.

Unlike most actors, Eddie Murphy didn't have to pay his dues on subpar or forgettable movies when he launched his film career. He came out swinging with "48 Hrs.," and seemingly fired off one classic ...