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.
Released: Mar 06, 1987
Runtime: 110 minutes
Genre: Adventure, Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime
Stars: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Mitchell Ryan, Tom Atkins, Darlene Love
Crew: Richard Donner (Director), J. Michael Riva (Production Design), Eric Clapton (Original Music Composer), Shane Black (Screenplay), Joel Silver (Producer), Marvin March (Set Decoration)