Lethal Weapon

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Lethal Weapon (1987)

R 110 min - Adventure, Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime - 5 March 1987
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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.

Director:  Richard Donner

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Storyline

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.


Collections: Richard Donner

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

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Language:  English
Release Date:  5 March 1987

Box Office

Budget:  $15,000,000
Revenue:  $120,207,127

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Silver Pictures, Warner Bros.

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 50 min