RIGGS AND MURTAUGH ARE BACK!!! is the tagline for “Lethal Weapon 3,” the third installment in the popular action-comedy series. Released in 1992, the film reunites Los Angeles police sergeants Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) and Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover) for another high-stakes adventure.
As Murtaugh approaches retirement, he and Riggs are demoted to patrol officers after a failed attempt to defuse a bomb. While on street duty, they thwart an armored car robbery, uncovering a case involving a former LAPD lieutenant turned arms dealer.
Teaming up with internal affairs Sergeant Lorna Cole (Rene Russo), they confront the ex-cop’s illicit operations, leading to intense action sequences and the development of a romantic subplot between Riggs and Cole. The film combines thrilling action with the signature humor and camaraderie of the lead characters.
“Lethal Weapon 3” was a commercial success, grossing over $320 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing installment in the series at that time.
