Lethal Weapon
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.
Critics Sentiment
Riggs defeats Mr. Joshua in brutal hand to hand combat
Dixie's house explodes as Riggs and Murtaugh arrive to question her
The film surges from its lowest point during the Dixie house explosion sequence to the highly praised nightclub escape, gaining 1.0 points as the action intensifies and Riggs shows his lethal skills.
Lethal Weapon maintains consistently high audience approval throughout its runtime, driven by Gibson's intense performance as the suicidal Riggs and his chemistry with Glover's Murtaugh. The film peaks during its celebrated final act, particularly the hand-to-hand combat between Gibson and Busey, before ending on an emotionally satisfying note that solidifies the partnership.
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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
Bill Kalmenson
Beat Cop
Lycia Naff
Dixie
Patrick Cameron
Cop #1
Don Gordon
Cop #2
Jimmie F. Skaggs
Drug Dealer #1
Jason Ronard
Drug Dealer #2
Blackie Dammett
Drug Dealer #3
Gail Bowman
Cop
Robert Fol
Cop
Selma Archerd
Policewoman
Crew
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