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.
Genre: Adventure, Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime
Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Tom Atkins, Darlene Love
Directed & Produced by: Joel Silver, Shane Black, Stuart Baird, Eric Clapton, Marion Dougherty
Release date: 3/6/1987
Running time: 110 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10 by 2683 users