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Lethal Weapon (1987) 7.6
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7.6/10 from 130,392 users
Metascore: 67/100
Reviews: 220 user | 92 critic | 14 from Metacritic.com A veteran cop, Murtaugh, is partnered with a young suicidal cop, Riggs. Both having one thing in common; hating working in pairs. Now they must learn to work with one another to stop a gang of drug smugglers. Director:Richard DonnerWriter:Shane Black |
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Cast
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| Danny Glover | ... | ||
| Gary Busey | ... |
Joshua
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| Mitch Ryan | ... |
The General
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| Darlene Love | ... | ||
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Traci Wolfe | ... | |
| Jackie Swanson | ... | ||
| Damon Hines | ... | ||
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Ebonie Smith | ... | |
| Bill Kalmenson | ... | ||
| Lycia Naff | ... | ||
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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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Plot Synopsis
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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 Graeme Roy <gsr@cbmamiga.demon.co.uk>
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After 20 years on the force, police detective Roger Murtaugh has come face-to-face with the most dangerous killing machine in Los Angeles... his new partner. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
6 March 1987 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Arma mortal See more »Box Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$65,207,127 (USA)Company Credits
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Mr. Joshua: Hit him again!
Martin Riggs: [Endo does]
[Martin groans as his body shakes violently]
Mr. Joshua: [soft but enthused] Hit him again.
Martin Riggs: [Endo hits him again for longer]
Mr. Joshua: C'mon, tell me about the shipment!
Martin Riggs: [yells and spouts giberrish, then spits at Endo, tries to reach Joshua] I swear I'm gonna fucking kill the both of you.
Mr. Joshua: Yeah, yeah, very funny. Now what about the *shipment*?
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Performed by Bobby Helms
Written by Joe Beal and Jim Boothe
Courtesy of MCA Records
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Danny Glover's character (Sergeant Roger Murtaugh) is 50 years old in the movie, but Glover was only 40 years old in 1986. See more »Goofs
Reflected in Riggs' sunglasses just before Dixie's house explodes. See more »Quotes
[Endo shocks Riggs with a device]Mr. Joshua: Hit him again!
Martin Riggs: [Endo does]
[Martin groans as his body shakes violently]
Mr. Joshua: [soft but enthused] Hit him again.
Martin Riggs: [Endo hits him again for longer]
Mr. Joshua: C'mon, tell me about the shipment!
Martin Riggs: [yells and spouts giberrish, then spits at Endo, tries to reach Joshua] I swear I'm gonna fucking kill the both of you.
Mr. Joshua: Yeah, yeah, very funny. Now what about the *shipment*?
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Crazy Credits
There is a dedication to Dar Robinson, a stuntman who died in a motorbike accident as Lethal Weapon was in Post-Production. See more »Soundtracks
"Jingle Bell Rock"Performed by Bobby Helms
Written by Joe Beal and Jim Boothe
Courtesy of MCA Records
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Lethal Weapon is the first in a series of films that were all good. Richard Donner made an action packed buddy picture that everyone can enjoy. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover were both good in the lead roles and the action sequences are top notch. Kudos to Gary Busey for making a great bad guy.