Lethal Weapon

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

Mar 6 1987 R 1h 49m
Action, Crime, Thriller

Buttoned-down veteran 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.

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Plot

Martin Riggs is an L.A. cop with suicidal tendencies and Roger Murtaugh is the unlucky police officer with whom Riggs is assigned. Together they uncover a huge drug-smuggling operation, and as their success rate grows so does their friendship.

Written by

Shane Black, Jeffrey Boam

Directed by

Richard Donner

Cast

Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, Silver Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 3 nominations total

Trailers
Lethal Weapon (1987) Official Trailer - Mel Gibson, Danny Glover Action Movie HD
Lethal Weapon (1987) - Trailer HD 1080p
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Scores
# of Votes
285,133
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA