description Lethal Weapon Overview
Lethal Weapon is a 1987 crime film centered on two Los Angeles Police Department detectives. Martin Riggs, a troubled former soldier, is partnered with Roger Murtaugh, a veteran homicide sergeant, to investigate a murder case during the holiday season. The film features a supporting cast including Gary Busey and Danny Glover.
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info Lethal Weapon Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1987 |
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Why is Martin Riggs considered dangerously unstable in Lethal Weapon?
Riggs is grieving his wife's death and repeatedly behaves as though he has little concern for his own survival. His volatility alarms Roger Murtaugh, but his Special Forces background also makes him exceptionally capable in violent confrontations.
What case brings Riggs and Murtaugh together?
They investigate the death of Amanda Hunsaker, whose father served with Murtaugh in Vietnam. The case leads them to Shadow Company, a drug-smuggling operation run by former military personnel.
Who played Riggs and Murtaugh in the original 1987 film?
Mel Gibson plays Martin Riggs and Danny Glover plays Roger Murtaugh. Richard Donner directed the film from a screenplay by Shane Black.
How many original Lethal Weapon films feature Mel Gibson and Danny Glover?
The original theatrical series contains four films starring Gibson and Glover, released from 1987 through 1998. Joe Pesci joins the recurring ensemble as Leo Getz beginning with Lethal Weapon 2.
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