As “Murtaugh” nears his retirement date, he and his partner “Riggs,” now sporting a ponytail, stop an armored car robbery and make an arrest. However, before any serious questioning can take place, the suspect is killed, and they are assigned by “Murphy” (Steve Kazan) to collaborate with IAD detective “Lorna” (Rene Russo) to find out who’s responsible. It doesn't take long for them to realize that their search leads …

This installment of police action starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover delivers another dose of excitement. Riggs and Murtaugh join forces with an internal affairs officer portrayed by Rene Russo to confront a former police officer, Stuart Wilson, who’s been funneling seized firearms to Los Angeles street gangs. Joe Pesci makes an appearance as well. "Lethal Weapon 3," released in 1992 and directed by Richard D…

The audience clearly gets what they desire. This third entry in the well-liked Lethal Weapon franchise finds Murtaugh looking forward to retirement, but he and Riggs encounter a former police officer involved with specialized bullets designed to kill cops. There were four Lethal Weapon movies altogether, and despite their declining quality as each one was released, they all generated substantial profits. It’s h…