Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.
Stunts
Gibson did that opening surf chase. Insane.
Acting
Pesci's debut as Leo Getz steals every scene.
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI destruction that hits different.
Director
Richard Donner
Mel Gibson
Martin Riggs
Danny Glover
Roger Murtaugh
Joe Pesci
Leo Getz
Joss Ackland
Arjen Rudd
Derrick O'Connor
Pieter Vorstedt
Patsy Kensit
Rika Van Den Haas
Darlene Love
Trish Murtaugh
Traci Wolfe
Rianne Murtaugh
Mark Rolston
Hans
Steve Kahan
Captain Murphy
Jenette Goldstein
Meagan Shapiro
Dean Norris
Tim Cavanaugh
Juney Smith
Tom Wyler
Nestor Serrano
Eddie Estaban
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Gibson and Glover improvised the 'rubber tree' bit — the script just said 'banter.'
The South African villains made this surprisingly political for a popcorn sequel, released during final apartheid years.
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