Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats who are using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats who are using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats who are using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.
- Director
- Writers
- Jeffrey Boam(screenplay)
- Shane Black(story)
- Warren Murphy(story)
- Stars
- Director
- Writers
- Jeffrey Boam(screenplay)
- Shane Black(story)
- Warren Murphy(story)
- Stars
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 2 nominations total
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- Director
- Writers
- Jeffrey Boam(screenplay)
- Shane Black(story) (characters)
- Warren Murphy(story)
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
- Taglines
- The magic is back!
- Genres
- Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- R
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaDuring production, Richard Donner was shocked when Mel Gibson confided that he was drinking five pints of beer for breakfast. Despite his alcohol problems, Gibson was known for his professionalism and punctuality.
- GoofsArjen Rudd claims throughout the movie that he has diplomatic immunity. Rudd works for a consulate - not an embassy - and therefore would have consular immunity; this is similar to, but weaker than, diplomatic immunity (e.g., it generally does not provide immunity from arrest/prosecution).
- Quotes
[Rudd fires at Riggs, hitting him several times. Riggs falls, writhing in pain. Arjen's gun clicks empty. Roger aims at him]
Roger Murtaugh: [shouting] DROP IT, ASSHOLE!
Martin Riggs: [weakly] Rog...
Arjen Rudd: [holds up his wallet] Diplomatic immunity.
[Roger slowly rolls his head on his neck, takes aim, and fires - his bullet goes through Rudd's wallet, and then his head]
Roger Murtaugh: It's *just been revoked*!
- Crazy creditsThe Merrie Melodies theme is briefly heard during the opening sequence.
- Alternate versionsTo receive a 15 certificate, the UK cinema version was cut by the BBFC. These cuts included:
- Reduced violence in the scene where Murtaugh kills two thugs with a nail gun (a shot showing blood on a thug's head was shortened and another showing nails embedded in the other thug's chest was optically darkened).
- Most of the sex scene between Riggs and his girlfriend was cut.
- Riggs' vengeful killing of the villains who killed his girlfriend on the pier was entirely cut.
- Riggs' repeated shooting of a villain during the final shootout was reduced.
- Kicks to Riggs' face by villain in climax were reduced.
- ConnectionsEdited into Alias: The Box: Part 2 (2002)
- SoundtracksCheer Down
Performed by George Harrison
Produced by George Harrison and Jeff Lynne
Courtesy of Dark Horse Records
Music by George Harrison
Lyrics by George Harrison and Tom Petty
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- Dec 18, 2004
Details
Box office
- Budget
- $28,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $147,253,986
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $20,388,800
- Jul 9, 1989
- Gross worldwide
- $227,853,986
- Runtime1 hour 54 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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