: LAPD detectives Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh uncover a smuggling ring involving South African diplomats who are using their diplomatic immunity to ship illegal gold (Krugerrands) and drugs into the U.S..

Lethal Weapon 2 is the high-octane sequel to the 1987 buddy-cop classic, reunited director Richard Donner with stars Mel Gibson and Danny Glover.

: The film introduced Joe Pesci as Leo Getz , a fast-talking money launderer under federal protection, who became a staple of the franchise.