The iconic buddy cop action film was the start of a successful franchise, spanning three decades and involving four movies and a TV series. Directed by Richard Donner from a screenplay written by Shane Black, who went on to pen The Last Boy Scout, it was co-produced by hit-maker Joel Silver. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover star as the by now legendary pair of mismatched LAPD detectives – Martin Riggs, a former Green Beret who has become suicidal following the death of his wife, and veteran officer Roger Murtaugh– who have to work together as partners. Together they uncover a massive drug-trafficking ring.
The iconic buddy cop action film was the start of a successful franchise, spanning three decades and involving four movies and a TV series. Directed by Richard Donner from a screenplay written by Shane Black, who went on to pen The Last Boy Scout, it was co-produced by hit-maker Joel Silver. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover star as the by now legendary pair of mismatched LAPD detectives – Martin Riggs, a former Green Beret who has become suicidal following the death of his wife, and veteran officer Roger Murtaugh– who have to work together as partners. Together they uncover a massive drug-trafficking ring.