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Lethal Weapon (1987)

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Overview

Director:
Richard Donner
Writer:
Shane Black (written by)
Release Date:
6 March 1987 (USA) more view trailer
Tagline:
If these two can learn to stand each other... the bad guys don't stand a chance. more
Plot:
A veteran cop, Murtough, is partnered with a young homicidal cop, Riggs. Both having one thing in common, hating working in pairs. Now they must learn to work with one and other to stop a gang of drug smugglers. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 wins & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(44 articles)
Danny Glover's Fine Whine (From New York Post. 19 August 2008, 12:06 AM, PDT)
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User Comments:
Action and comedy at their best more

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Additional Details

Runtime:
110 min | Germany:108 min (cut version) | USA:117 min (director's cut)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)
Certification:
Iceland:16 | New Zealand:M | Finland:K-15 (director's cut) (DVD version) | Finland:K-18 (1987) | Australia:M | Brazil:18 (original rating) | Brazil:16 (1999 re-rating) | Argentina:16 | Canada:18A | Chile:18 | France:-12 | Ireland:18 | Norway:18 | Singapore:NC-16 | South Korea:15 | South Korea:18 (director's cut) | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R | USA:Unrated (director's cut) | West Germany:16 (director's cut) | West Germany:18 | Canada:13+ (Quebec)
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Trivia:
Franco Zeffirelli reportedly decided to offer Mel Gibson the role of Hamlet after seeing his suicide contemplation scene in this film. more
Goofs:
When Riggs and the businessman leap off the building, the handcuffs come apart while they are in mid-air for obvious safety reasons. more
Quotes:
Roger Murtaugh: Have you ever met anybody you didn't kill?
Martin Riggs: Well, I haven't killed you yet.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) more
Soundtrack:
Jingle Bell Rock more

FAQ

What type of sniper rifle is used by Riggs in the "limo shootout"?
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7 out of 9 people found the following comment useful:-
Action and comedy at their best, 16 June 2003
Author: phatbleek from London, England

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.

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