Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) — Screenplay
Riggs and Murtaugh uncover a South African diplomat's smuggling ring, but their pursuit ignites a deadly war when he targets them personally.
- Written by
- Jeffrey Boam
- Genre
- Action, Crime, Thriller
- Studio
- Warner Bros.
- Length
- 124 pages
This sequel tightens the buddy-cop formula with a high-stakes international conspiracy. Study how Boam balances rapid-fire banter with escalating action set pieces, and how the script's tight pacing maintains tension while deepening the partners' dynamic through personal stakes.
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