Lethal Weapon (1987)

  • R
  • 03/06/1987 (US)
  • Adventure, Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime
  • 1h 50m

If these two can learn to stand each other... the bad guys don't stand a chance.

Overview

Veteran buttoned-down LAPD detective Roger Murtaugh is partnered with unhinged cop Martin Riggs, who -- distraught after his wife's death -- has a death wish and takes unnecessary risks with criminals at every turn. The odd couple embark on their first homicide investigation as partners, involving a young woman known to Murtaugh with ties to a drug and prostitution ring.

Shane Black

Screenplay

Richard Donner

Director

Cast

Mel Gibson's headshot

Mel Gibson

Martin Riggs
Danny Glover's headshot

Danny Glover

Roger Murtaugh
Gary Busey's headshot

Gary Busey

Mr. Joshua
Mitchell Ryan's headshot

Mitchell Ryan

General Peter McAllister
Tom Atkins's headshot

Tom Atkins

Michael Hunsaker
Darlene Love's headshot

Darlene Love

Trish Murtaugh
Traci Wolfe's headshot

Traci Wolfe

Rianne Murtaugh
Jackie Swanson's headshot

Jackie Swanson

Amanda Hunsaker

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