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Lethal Weapon

6th March 1987
1h 50m
Richard Donner
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Lethal Weapon is a Action Adventure film released on 6th March 1987; Richard Donner directed the film which stars Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, and Gary Busey. A sequel, Lethal Weapon 2, was released in 1989. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $105,207,127 on its budget.

Plot

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.

Cast (65)

Mel Gibson's profile
Mel Gibson Martin Riggs
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Danny Glover's profile
Danny Glover Roger Murtaugh
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Gary Busey's profile
Gary Busey
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Al Leong's profile
Al Leong
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Bob Harks's profile
Bob Harks
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 59
Mitchell Ryan's profile
Mitchell Ryan
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 52
Ed O'Ross's profile
Ed O'Ross
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Tom Atkins's profile
Tom Atkins
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
Mary Ellen Trainor's profile
Mary Ellen Trainor Psychologist
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Grand L. Bush's profile
Grand L. Bush
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Don Gordon's profile
Don Gordon
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 60
Steve Kahan's profile
Steve Kahan
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 56
Renée Estevez's profile
Renée Estevez
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 19
Jimmie F. Skaggs's profile
Jimmie F. Skaggs
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Mic Rodgers's profile
Mic Rodgers
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Alastair Sim's profile
Alastair Sim
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 86
Jack Thibeau's profile
Jack Thibeau
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Norman D. Wilson's profile
Norman D. Wilson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Selma Archerd
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 61
Blackie Dammett
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
Jackie Swanson's profile
Jackie Swanson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
Kathleen Harrison's profile
Kathleen Harrison
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 94
Darlene Love
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Ebonie Smith
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 8
Chris Tashima's profile
Chris Tashima
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Lycia Naff's profile
Lycia Naff
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 24
Traci Wolfe
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Chad Hayes
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Chris D.
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Gilles Kohler
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Joan Severance's profile
Joan Severance Girl in Black Playsuit
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Sven-Ole Thorsen's profile
Sven-Ole Thorsen
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42

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Lethal Weapon FAQ

When was Lethal Weapon released?

Lethal Weapon was released 37 years ago, on Friday March 6th, 1987.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Lethal Weapon?

The lead roles are played by Mel Gibson in the role of Martin Riggs and Danny Glover in the role of Roger Murtaugh.

How much did Lethal Weapon cost to make?

The budget was $15,000,000.

How much money did Lethal Weapon make?

The worldwide revenue was $120,207,127.

Is Lethal Weapon on Netflix?

No, Lethal Weapon is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Lethal Weapon on Amazon Prime?

No, Lethal Weapon is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Lethal Weapon on Disney Plus?

No, Lethal Weapon is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Lethal Weapon Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

2% 0-12
2% 13-19
9% 20-29
11% 30-39
12% 40-49
8% 50-59
3% 60-69
2% 80-89
2% 90+
51% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

26% Female
74% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

3% Good
97% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

2% Cop
2% Detective
97% Unknown