Lethal Weapon (1987)
Action
Adventure
Comedy
Crime
Thriller
7.3 (4,684 votes)
1h 50m
Overview
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.
Details
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Writer
- Shane Black
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- $15,000,000
Cast
Damon Hines
Danny Glover
Darlene Love
Ebonie Smith
Gary Busey
Jackie Swanson
Mel Gibson
Mitchell Ryan
Tom Atkins
Traci Wolfe
Keywords
action hero
buddy cop
christmas
cops
critical
death of wife
ex soldier
homicide detective
lapd
los angeles
california
maverick cop
mixed martial arts (mma)
police
police detective
self-destruction
shooting
showdown
wisecrack humor
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