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Lethal Weapon 3

  • 1992
  • R
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
184K
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Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, and Joe Pesci in Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
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Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh pursue a former LAPD officer who uses his knowledge of police procedure and policies to steal and sell confiscated guns and ammunition to local street gangs.Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh pursue a former LAPD officer who uses his knowledge of police procedure and policies to steal and sell confiscated guns and ammunition to local street gangs.Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh pursue a former LAPD officer who uses his knowledge of police procedure and policies to steal and sell confiscated guns and ammunition to local street gangs.

  • Director
    • Richard Donner
  • Writers
    • Jeffrey Boam
    • Robert Mark Kamen
    • Shane Black
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Danny Glover
    • Joe Pesci
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    184K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Richard Donner
    • Writers
      • Jeffrey Boam
      • Robert Mark Kamen
      • Shane Black
    • Stars
      • Mel Gibson
      • Danny Glover
      • Joe Pesci
    • 195User reviews
    • 71Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson
    • Martin Riggs
    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • Roger Murtaugh
    Joe Pesci
    Joe Pesci
    • Leo Getz
    Rene Russo
    Rene Russo
    • Lorna Cole
    Stuart Wilson
    Stuart Wilson
    • Jack Travis
    Steve Kahan
    Steve Kahan
    • Captain Ed Murphy
    Darlene Love
    Darlene Love
    • Trish Murtaugh
    Traci Wolfe
    Traci Wolfe
    • Rianne Murtaugh
    Damon Hines
    • Nick Murtaugh
    Ebonie Smith
    Ebonie Smith
    • Carrie Murtaugh
    Gregory Millar
    • Tyrone
    Nick Chinlund
    Nick Chinlund
    • Hatchett
    Jason Rainwater
    • Officer Chuck Edwards
    • (as Jason Meshover-Iorg)
    Alan Scarfe
    Alan Scarfe
    • Herman Walters
    Delores Hall
    • Delores
    Mary Ellen Trainor
    Mary Ellen Trainor
    • Stephanie Woods
    Mark Pellegrino
    Mark Pellegrino
    • Billy Phelps
    John Cenatiempo
    John Cenatiempo
    • Smitty
    • Director
      • Richard Donner
    • Writers
      • Jeffrey Boam
      • Robert Mark Kamen
      • Shane Black
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Bill Frederick: The Mayor of Orlando, Florida, is the policeman who says "Bravo" to Murtaugh and Riggs after the explosion of the building in the opening scene, which was the old Orlando City Hall.
    • Goofs
      The slow-motion scene in which Riggs falls from the highway is filmed from two angles. From above, one can clearly see that he's falling towards a padded mat. From below, he falls through a pile of boards.
    • Quotes

      Riggs: We can't shoot a dog. People? Okay, but not dogs.

    • Crazy credits
      During the credits you can hear that another bomb has been discovered. When Martin and Roger show up in their car, they have this discussion again whether or not to go in. Just as they stop at the building, the whole building explodes and you can hear Martin saying, while backing up the car, "I hope nobody saw us".
    • Alternate versions
      The post-credits scene is missing in some TV airings.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Folks!/K2/One False Move/Poison Ivy/Leaving Normal (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      It's Probably Me
      Music by Michael Kamen and Eric Clapton

      Lyrics by Sting

      Produced by Michael Kamen and Stephen McLaughlin

      Performed by Sting with Eric Clapton

      Sting appears courtesy of A&M Records

    User reviews195

    Featured review
    6/10

    Fun, but the magic is not quite there

    The first 'Lethal Weapon' wasn't perfect, but it is still a very good film and important to the development of the buddy-cop film as well as being one of the best examples. Its first sequel is almost as good, if just missing out on being on the same level or surpassing it.

    'Lethal Weapon 3' is fun enough, and there is plenty to enjoy, but after the impressive first two films it was somewhat of a let-down. It didn't feel as fresh and had a ran out of ideas feel sometimes. Its weak link is the story, which does have some exciting moments and some good scenes but the first two films were much more focused and tight in plotting, here the story does meander in places and parts drag. Some of the dialogue is a lot of fun, some of it is repetitive and convoluted with a little too much emphasis at times on humour.

    After being such a delight in the second film, Joe Pesci returns and one was hoping he would be a welcome presence. Sadly count me in as one of the people who found him underused, his character merely being a plot device and Pesci being irritating this time round (the first time ever he's had that effect on me). Was mixed on the villain, Stuart Wilson does enjoy himself immensely and does bring a sinister edge to easily the best acted head villain in comparison to the first two films where the henchmen were more memorable and better played. The character himself was a little sketchy in development however and he could have been used more.

    However, the way 'Lethal Weapon 3' is shot and designed screams slick and stylish while Richard Donner once again directs with an assured hand. The score is atmospheric and groovy.

    Parts of the script doe entertain hugely and crackle in wit and tension.

    Once again, the action is slick and bursts with excitement and tension, with terrific stunts and the sheer scale of them being worthy of huge admiration. It is very easy to see why the chalk and cheese chemistry of the polar opposite characters of Riggs and Murtaugh became so popular, very rarely in a buddy-cop film has this kind of chemistry been so entertaining and perfectly pitched.

    Mel Gibson continues to excel in a performance as witty and intense has before. Danny Glover gives Murtaugh the right amount of spirit, subtlety and no-nonsense attitude. Rene Russo brings some much needed freshness and gives a strong performance.

    In summary, fun but the magic is not quite there for me. Not one of the best sequels there is, but hardly a disgrace and nowhere near among the worst. 6/10 Bethany Cox
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 15, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Arma mortal 3
    • Filming locations
      • Orlando, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Silver Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $144,731,527
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $33,243,086
      • May 17, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $321,731,527
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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