Lethal Weapon (1987)

03/06/1987 1h 50m

If these two can learn to stand each other... the bad guys don't stand a chance.

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Overview

Veteran buttoned-down LAPD detective Roger Murtaugh is partnered with unhinged cop Martin Riggs, who -- distraught after his wife's death -- has a death wish and takes unnecessary risks with criminals at every turn. The odd couple embark on their first homicide investigation as partners, involving a young woman known to Murtaugh with ties to a drug and prostitution ring.

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Cast Ages at Release

Mel Gibson

as Martin Riggs

Born 01/03/1956, age

Danny Glover

as Roger Murtaugh

Born 07/22/1946, age

Gary Busey

as Mr. Joshua

Born 06/29/1944, age

Mitchell Ryan

as General Peter McAllister

Born 01/11/1934

Died 03/04/2022, age

Tom Atkins

as Michael Hunsaker

Born 11/13/1935, age

Darlene Love

as Trish Murtaugh

Born 07/26/1938, age

Don Gordon

as Cop #2

Born 11/13/1926

Died 04/24/2017, age

Steve Kahan

as Captain Ed Murphy

Born 01/01/1930, age

Jack Thibeau

as Sergeant McCaskey

Born 06/12/1946, age

Grand L. Bush

as Boyette

Born 12/24/1955, age

Ed O'Ross

as Mendez

Born 07/04/1946, age

Sven-Ole Thorsen

as Mercenary

Born 09/24/1944, age

Joan Severance

as Girl in Black Playsuit (uncredited)

Born 12/23/1958, age