• StatusReleased
  • Release Date1987-03-06
  • Runtime110 minutes
  • TaglineIf these two can learn to stand each other... the bad guys don't stand a chance.
  • Revenue120,207,127$
  • GenreAdventure, Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime
  • Production
    CompaniesSilver Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Budget15,000,000$

Movie Overview

Buttoned-down veteran 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.

Casts

Mel Gibson

Danny Glover

Gary Busey

Mitchell Ryan

Tom Atkins

Darlene Love

Traci Wolfe

Jackie Swanson

Damon Hines

Ebonie Smith

Bill Kalmenson

Lycia Naff

Patrick Cameron

Don Gordon

Jimmie F. Skaggs

Jason Ronard

Mary Ellen Trainor

Steve Kahan

Jack Thibeau

Grand L. Bush

Ed O'Ross

Gustav Vintas

Paul Tuerpe

Chad Hayes

Chris D.

Sven-Ole Thorsen

Gilles Kohler

Al Leong

Terri Lynn Doss

Lenny Juliano

Henry Brown

Tom Noga