Lethal Weapon (1987)
Veteran buttoned-down LAPD detective Roger Murtaugh is partnered with unhinged cop Martin Riggs, who -- distraught after his wife's death -- has a death wish and takes unnecessary risks with criminals at every turn. The odd couple embark on their first homicide investigation as partners, involving a young woman known to Murtaugh with ties to a drug and prostitution ring. showdown, police, self-destruction, mixed martial arts, los angeles, california, police detective, ex soldier, wisecrack humor, buddy cop, lapd, maverick cop, homicide detective, christmas, death of wife, action hero, cops, critical