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Lethal Weapon poster
S
Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 87.5 / 100
1987·Action / Crime / Thriller·1h 50m

LETHAL WEAPON

“If these two can learn to stand each other... the bad guys don't stand a chance.”

A veteran cop and an unstable detective become partners who must put their differences aside in order to bring down a heroin-smuggling ring run by ex-Special Forces.

Above the Line
Richard Donner·DirectorShane Black·ScreenplayStephen Goldblatt·Director of PhotographyEric Clapton·Original Music ComposerStuart Baird·Editor
Cast
Mel Gibson·Martin RiggsDanny Glover·Roger MurtaughGary Busey·Mr. JoshuaMitchell Ryan·General Peter McAllisterTom Atkins·Michael HunsakerDarlene Love·Trish MurtaughTraci Wolfe·Rianne MurtaughJackie Swanson·Amanda HunsakerDamon Hines·Nick MurtaughEbonie Smith·Carrie Murtaugh
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Richard Donner·Director
Writing· 1
Shane Black·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Stephen Goldblatt·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Stuart Baird·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Eric Clapton·Original Music ComposerMichael Kamen·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Richard Donner·ProducerJoel Silver·Producer
By the Numbers
87.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
80%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$120M
ROI 70138%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#A97E59
#28211F
#FFFFFF
Mood
Intense, Action Packed
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features two men standing back to back, each holding a handgun. The man on the left is bald and wearing a dark suit. The man on the right has s”

actioncrime
Key Elements
GunExplosionFire
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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