
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.


“The magic is back!”
Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.

Mel Gibson
Martin Riggs

Danny Glover
Roger Murtaugh

Joe Pesci
Leo Getz

Joss Ackland
Arjen Rudd

Derrick O'Connor
Pieter Vorstedt

Patsy Kensit
Rika Van Den Haas

Darlene Love
Trish Murtaugh

Traci Wolfe
Rianne Murtaugh

Mark Rolston
Hans

Steve Kahan
Captain Murphy
Lethal Weapon 2 is a action, thriller, crime film released in 1989 exploring themes of showdown, police, loss of loved one, sequel, mixed martial arts (mma), gang. Directed by Richard Donner, it stars Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci. Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.
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