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Lethal Weapon (1987) original theatrical poster
#6 of 1987 · Certified Fresh

Lethal Weapon (1987)

1987 · 109 minutes · Action / Crime / Thriller · Directed by Richard Donner
IMDb rating7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Box office gross$120.1M

Synopsis

Following the recent death of his wife, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) narcotics Sergeant Martin Riggs, a former Special Forces soldier, has become suicidal and erratic.

Starring

Mel GibsonDanny GloverGary Busey
Box office
$120.1 million
Budget
$15 million
IMDb votes
299,976

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