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Lethal Weapon( 1987)

TV-MAAdventureActionComedyThrillerCrime
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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Mel Gibson

      Martin Riggs

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      Danny Glover

      Roger Murtaugh

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      Gary Busey

      Mr. Joshua

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      Mitchell Ryan

      General Peter McAllister

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      Tom Atkins

      Michael Hunsaker

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      Darlene Love

      Trish Murtaugh

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      Traci Wolfe

      Rianne Murtaugh

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      Jackie Swanson

      Amanda Hunsaker

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      Damon Hines

      Nick Murtaugh

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      Ebonie Smith

      Carrie Murtaugh

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      Bill Kalmenson

      Beat Cop

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      Lycia Naff

      Dixie

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      Patrick Cameron

      Cop #1

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      Don Gordon

      Cop #2

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      Jimmie F. Skaggs

      Drug Dealer #1

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      Jason Ronard

      Drug Dealer #2

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      Blackie Dammett

      Drug Dealer #3

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      Gail Bowman

      Cop

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      Robert Fol

      Cop

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      Selma Archerd

      Policewoman

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      Richard B. Whitaker

      Police Officer

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      Mary Ellen Trainor

      Psychologist

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      Steve Kahan

      Captain Ed Murphy

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      Jack Thibeau

      Sergeant McCaskey

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      Grand L. Bush

      Boyette

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      Ed O'Ross

      Mendez

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      Gustav Vintas

      Gustaf

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      Paul Tuerpe

      Mercenary

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      Chad Hayes

      Mercenary

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      Chris D.

      Mercenary

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      Sven-Ole Thorsen

      Mercenary

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      Peter DuPont

      Mercenary

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      Gilles Kohler

      Mercenary

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      Cedric Adams

      Mercenary

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      Jim J. Poslof

      Mercenary

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      Al Leong

      Endo

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      Michael Shaner

      McCleary

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      Natalie Zimmerman

      Patrol Cop

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      Deborah Dismukes

      Blonde on Bike

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      Cheryl Baker

      Girl in Shower #1

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      Terri Lynn Doss

      Girl in Shower #2

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      Sharon K. Brecke

      Girl in Shower #3

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      Donald Gooden

      Alfred

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      Alphonse Philippe Mouzon

      Alfred's Friend #1

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      Shaun Hunter

      Alfred's Friend #2

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      Everitt Wayne Collins Jr.

      Alfred's Friend #3

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      Lenny Juliano

      Patrol Cop

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      Henry Brown

      Plainclothes Cop

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      Brian Strohm

      Family Friend

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      Teresa Kadotani

      Hooker

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      Frank Reinhard

      Beat Cop

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      John O'Neill

      Police Officer in Car #1

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      Tom Noga

      Police Officer in Car #2

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      Larry Clardy

      Policeman (uncredited)

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      Renée Estevez

      Underage Hooker (uncredited)

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      Bob Harks

      Priest (uncredited)

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      Kathleen Harrison

      Mrs. Dilber (archive footage) (uncredited)

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      Conrad Hurtt

      Crime Scene Officer (uncredited)

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      Mic Rodgers

      Bus Driver (uncredited)

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      Joan Severance

      Girl in Black Playsuit (uncredited)

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      Chris Tashima

      Fire Rescue Attendant (uncredited)

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      Norman D. Wilson

      Bartender (uncredited)

    Social

    Review 4Discussion

    A review by John Chard

    8
    Written by John Chard on Mon Dec 31 2018
    We got the edge Cochise. Close to retirement, Detective Sergeant Roger Murtaugh is a bit disturbed to find he's breaking in a new partner. Even more so when it turns out to be fellow Detective Martin Riggs, who since the death of his wife has scant regard for life, his own or those around him. Light on plot and character development, Lethal Weapon none the less shines bright as a beacon of how a buddy buddy action film should be done. Roughly an hour and forty five minutes of quips, action, villainy, heroics and cross generational/cultural divides. All what else is needed is a star duo wi...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    15000000.00

    Revenue

    120200000.00

    Keywords

    • showdown
    • police
    • self-destruction
    • mixed martial arts
    • los angeles, california
    • police detective
    • ex soldier
    • wisecrack humor
    • buddy cop
    • lapd
    • maverick cop
    • homicide detective
    • christmas
    • death of wife
    • action hero
    • cops
    • critical