
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.


“If these two can learn to stand each other... the bad guys don't stand a chance.”
A veteran cop and an unstable detective become partners who must put their differences aside in order to bring down a heroin-smuggling ring run by ex-Special Forces.

Mel Gibson
Martin Riggs

Danny Glover
Roger Murtaugh

Gary Busey
Mr. Joshua

Mitchell Ryan
General Peter McAllister

Tom Atkins
Michael Hunsaker

Darlene Love
Trish Murtaugh

Traci Wolfe
Rianne Murtaugh

Jackie Swanson
Amanda Hunsaker

Damon Hines
Nick Murtaugh

Ebonie Smith
Carrie Murtaugh
Lethal Weapon is a action, thriller, crime film released in 1987 exploring themes of showdown, police, self-destruction, mixed martial arts (mma), los angeles, california, police detective. Directed by Richard Donner, it stars Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey. A veteran cop and an unstable detective become partners who must put their differences aside in order to bring down a heroin-smuggling ring run by ex-Special Forces.
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