Lethal Weapon
"If these two can learn to stand each other... the bad guys don't stand a chance."
Originally released in 1987. Lethal Weapon is a action/comedy film. directed by Richard Donner.
Starring Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, and Gary Busey
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 6, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (4,866 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$120.2M
8.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mel Gibson
as Martin Riggs
Danny Glover
as Roger Murtaugh
Gary Busey
as Mr. Joshua
Mitchell Ryan
as General Peter McAllister
Tom Atkins
as Michael Hunsaker
Darlene Love
as Trish Murtaugh
Traci Wolfe
as Rianne Murtaugh
Jackie Swanson
as Amanda Hunsaker
Damon Hines
as Nick Murtaugh
Ebonie Smith
as Carrie Murtaugh
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $120,207,127
Production Companies
- Silver Pictures
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lethal Weapon about?
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.
Who directed Lethal Weapon?
Lethal Weapon was directed by Richard Donner.
How long is Lethal Weapon?
Lethal Weapon has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Lethal Weapon released?
Lethal Weapon was released on March 6, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lethal Weapon?
The main cast of Lethal Weapon includes Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Mitchell Ryan, Tom Atkins.
Is Lethal Weapon worth watching?
Lethal Weapon has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 4,866 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.