
Lethal Weapon 3(1992)
Riggs and Murtaugh pursue a former officer who uses his knowledge of police procedure and policies to steal and sell confiscated guns and ammunition to local street gangs.


“For one cop this isn't just a case. It's a war.”
Los Angeles homicide detective Jerry Beck searches for the murderer who killed a police officer on Christmas Eve. The investigation takes Beck inside the violent world of hate groups and white supremacists, who are hatching a deadly plot to attack even more innocent people. Beck must also confront his own personal demons, including his growing problem with alcohol, if he wants to track down and stop the violent neo-Nazis before it is too late.

Don Johnson
Jerry Beck

Penelope Ann Miller
Linda Kimble

William Forsythe
Arthur Kressler

Bob Balaban
Elliott Webley

Frank Military
Bobby Burns

Tate Donovan
John Burns

Mickey Jones
Sleepy

Stephen E. Miller
Bogan - Oklahoma Officer
Antoni Stutz
Ray
Ron Campbell
Crossfield
Dead Bang is a action, thriller, crime film released in 1989 exploring themes of neo-nazism, colorado, los angeles, california. Directed by John Frankenheimer, it stars Don Johnson, Penelope Ann Miller, William Forsythe. Los Angeles homicide detective Jerry Beck searches for the murderer who killed a police officer on Christmas Eve. The investigation takes Beck inside the violent world of hate groups and white supremacists, who are hatching a deadly plot to attack even more innocent people. Beck must also confront his own personal demons, including his growing problem with alcohol, if he wants to track down and stop the violent neo-Nazis before it is too late.
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