Lethal Weapon (1987)
If these two can learn to stand each other... the bad guys don't stand a chance.
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.
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Mel GibsonMartin Riggs
Danny GloverRoger Murtaugh
Gary BuseyMr. Joshua
Mitchell RyanGeneral Peter McAllister
Tom AtkinsMichael Hunsaker
Darlene LoveTrish Murtaugh
Traci WolfeRianne Murtaugh
Jackie SwansonAmanda Hunsaker
Damon HinesNick Murtaugh
Ebonie SmithCarrie Murtaugh
Bill KalmensonBeat Cop
Lycia NaffDixieKeywords
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What is Lethal Weapon about?
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.
How long is Lethal Weapon?
Lethal Weapon has a runtime of 110 minutes.
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