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Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)

R  114 min  -  Action | Comedy | Crime   -  7 July 1989 (USA)
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Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats who are using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.

Director:

Richard Donner

Writers:

Jeffrey Boam (screenplay), Shane Black (story), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mel Gibson ...
Danny Glover ...
Joe Pesci ...
Joss Ackland ...
Derrick O'Connor ...
Patsy Kensit Patsy Kensit ...
Darlene Love ...
Traci Wolfe Traci Wolfe ...
Steve Kahan Steve Kahan ...
Captain Murphy
Mark Rolston ...
Jenette Goldstein ...
Meagan Shapiro
Dean Norris ...
Juney Smith ...
Nestor Serrano ...
Philip Suriano Philip Suriano ...
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Storyline

Riggs and Murtaugh are at it again in this sequel to the original Lethal Weapon in 1987. When a red BMW crashes while they are chasing it, they discover the trunk is full of South African Krugerands. Their boss assigns them to protect a federal witness named Leo Getz to try and keep them out of trouble. When the witness reveals he has been doing business with South Africans, the story evolves into a fast moving chase. Written by Colin Tinto <cst@imdb.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Police | Chase | Sequel | Police Officer | Revenge  | See more »

Taglines:

The magic is back! See more »

Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Afrikaans

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Arma mortal 2 See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$20,388,800 (USA) (9 July 1989) (1803 Screens)

Gross:

$227,300,000 (Worldwide)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Germany: (cut version)  | USA: (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The body count is 33, the highest of the 'Lethal Weapon' series. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Riggs has a cold when he and Murtaugh go to guard Leo at the hotel, yet he was perfectly healthy just moments before. See more »

Quotes

[after Riggs and Leo have a rude confrontation]
Leo Getz: Oh I get it.
[Points to Riggs then Murtaugh]
Leo Getz: Bad cop, good cop.
Roger Murtaugh: Shut up.
Leo Getz: Oh okay, bad cop, bad cop.
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Crazy Credits

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Connections

Featured in Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"Still Cruisin' (After All These Years)"
Performed by The Beach Boys
Produced by Terry Melcher
Courtesy of Capitol Records, Inc.
Written by Mike Love and Terry Melcher See more »