Lethal Weapon 3 is a 1992 American buddy cop action film directed by Richard Donner and written by Jeffrey Boam and Robert Mark Kamen. The sequel to Lethal Weapon 2, it is the third installment in the Lethal Weapon film series and stars Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo, and Stuart Wilson. In Lethal Weapon 3, LAPD Sergeants Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh pursue Jack Travis, a former LAPD lieutenant turned ruthless arms dealer, during the six days prior to Murtaugh's retirement. Riggs and Murtaugh are joined by Leo Getz as well as internal affairs Sergeant Lorna Cole. The film was a box office success, grossing over $320 million worldwide. It was the fifth-highest-grossing film of 1992 and the highest-grossing installment in the series overall. The film was followed by Lethal Weapon 4 in 1998.
| Director | Richard Donner |
| Produced by | Richard Donner, Joel Silver |
| Screenplay by | Jeffrey Boam, Robert Mark Kamen |
| Story by | Jeffrey Boam |
| Starring | Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo, Stuart Wilson |
| Music | Michael Kamen, Eric Clapton, David Sanborn |
| Cinematography | Jan de Bont |
| Edited by | Robert Brown, Battle Davis |
| Production, company | Silver Pictures |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
| Released | May 15, 1992 |
| Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $35 million |
| Box office | $321.7 million |
| Netflix ID | 696489 |
About Lethal Weapon 3
Fifth highest grossing film of 1992 in which Riggs and Murtaugh pursue a former LAPD officer caught stealing and selling confiscated guns and ammunition to local street gangs.
Achievement of Lethal Weapon 3
A Lethal Weapon 3 pinball game was created. Sting's "It's Probably Me" and the Elton John and Eric Clapton song "Runaway Train" are featured in the film.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Lethal Weapon 3
Films directed by Richard Donner.. Silver Pictures films.. Films produced by Joel Silver.. American buddy cop films.. Fictional portrayals of the Los Angeles Police Department.. Films shot in Florida.
Latest information about Lethal Weapon 3 updated on July 28 2021.
