Lethal Weapon Movie Review 1987

In Los Angeles, a cop nearing retirement (Glover) unwillingly begins work with a new partner (Gibson), a suicidal, semi-crazed risk-taker who seems determined to get the duo killed. Both Vietnam vets, the pair uncover a vicious heroin smuggling ring run by ruthless ex-Special Forces personnel. Packed with plenty of action, violence, and humorous undertones. Clapton's contributions to the musical score are an added bonus. Gibson and Glover work well together and give this movie extra punch. Followed by three sequels.

Distribution

Warner Home Video, Inc., 5775 Linder Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362, URL: http://whv.warnerbros.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 110 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Widows & Widowers, Mercenaries, Family Ties, Veterans, Buddy Cops, Sanity Check, Top Grossing Films of 1987, Impending Retirement, Christmas, Screen Teams: Gibson & Glover, Director/Star Teams: Donner & Gibson

Screenplay

Shane Black

Cast

Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Mitchell Ryan, Tom Atkins, Darlene Love, Traci Wolfe, Steve Kahan, Jackie Swanson, Damon Hines, Lycia Naff, Mary Ellen Trainor, Jack Thibeau, Ed O'Ross, Gustav Vintas, Al Leong, Joan Severance

Cinematography

Stephen Goldblatt

Director

Richard Donner

Music

Michael Kamen, Eric Clapton

Producer

Richard Donner, Joel Silver