Lethal Weapon 2 ★★★ 1989 (R) This sequel to the popular cop adventure finds Gibson and Glover taking on a variety of blond South African "diplomats" who try to use their diplomatic immunity status to thwart the duo's efforts to crack their smuggling ring. Gibson finally finds romance, and viewers learn the truth about his late wife's accident. Also features the introduction of obnoxious, fast-talking con artist Leo ("OK, OK") Getz, adeptly played by Pesci, who becomes a third wheel to the crime-fighting team. 114m/C VHS, DVD, Wide. Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Joss Ackland, Derrick O'Connor, Patsy Kensit, Darlene Love, Traci Wolfe, Steve Kahan, Mary Ellen Trainor, Damon Hines, Jenette Goldstein, Mark Rolston, Dean Norris, Nestor Serrano, Grand L. Bush;
Director:
Richard Donner;
Writer:
Jeffrey Boam;
Writer:
Stephen Goldblatt;
Cameo:
Michael Kamen, Eric Clapton, David Sanborn.
