This article discusses the movie “Lethal Weapon 4,” released in 1998. The film follows LAPD officers Riggs and Murtaugh as they battle dangerous Chinese triads. This discussion will highlight where the film was shot, list the characters and actors, and reveal interesting trivia related to the movie’s production.
Where it Filmed?
Lethal Weapon 4 was filmed in various locations across the United States. One of them was the I-215 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additionally, parts of the film were shot at Long Beach Harbor and Orange, both in California. Pecos Road in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Paradise Cove in Malibu, California, were also used as filming locations. These scenes were captured between January 8, 1998, and February 10, 1998.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mel Gibson | Martin Riggs |
| Danny Glover | Roger Murtaugh |
| Joe Pesci | Leo Getz |
| Rene Russo | Lorna Cole |
| Chris Rock | Lee Butters |
| Jet Li | Wah Sing Ku |
| Steve Kahan | Captain Murphy |
| Kim Chan | Uncle Benny |
| Darlene Love | Trish Murtaugh |
| Traci Wolfe | Rianne |
| Eddy Ko | Hong |
| Jack Kehler | State Department Official |
| Calvin Jung | Detective Ng |
| Damon Hines | Nick Murtaugh |
| Ebonie Smith | Carrie Murtaugh |
| Mary Ellen Trainor | Stephanie Woods |
| Steven Lam | Ping |
| Michael Chow | Benny’s Assistant |
| Tony Keyes | Ng’s Partner |
| Richard Riehle | INS Agent |
| Phil Chong | Yee |
| Roger Yuan | Chu |
| Jeff Imada | Thug |
| Simon Rhee | Thug |
| Zu-Wu Qian | Uncle Chung |
| Danny Arroyo | Gomez |
| Raymond Ma | Dr. Cheng |
| Jennie Lew Tugend | Cheng’s Receptionist |
| Elizabeth Sung | Hong’s Wife |
| Jessica Jann | Little Girl |
| Paul Tuerpe | Helicopter Co-Pilot |
| James Lew | Freighter Captain |
| James Wing Woo | Four Father |
| Raymond Moy | Four Father |
| François Chau | Four Father |
| Stephen Liska | Detective |
| Robin Link | Detective |
| Roland Kickinger | Detective |
| Benjamin King | Detective |
| John Harms | Detective |
| Al Sapienza | Detective |
| Darren Peel | Detective |
| Jamie Donovan | Detective |
| Shawn Michaels | Detective |
| Paul Bollen | Detective |
| Jeanne Chinn | Ping’s Mother |
| Ray Chang | Ping’s Father |
| Ryan C. Benson | Construction Worker #1 |
| Daniel Getzoff | Construction Worker #2 |
| Theodore Touré Johnson Jr. | Construction Worker #3 |
| Dana Lee | General |
| Edward J. Rosen | Murtaugh’s Neighbor |
| J. Matthew Jordan | Murtaugh’s Neighbor |
| Lisa Rhianna Smith | Murtaugh’s Neighbor |
| Marian Collier | Maternity Worker |
| Cece Neber Labao | Maternity Worker |
| Barret Swatek | Nurse |
| Kerry Kletter | Nurse |
| Joyce Ingalls | Nurse |
| Joan Frasco | Nurse |
| Glenn Tannous | Patrolman |
| Larkin Campbell | Patrolman |
| Doug Weaver | Police Officer |
| Glenn Friedman | Police Officer |
| Brittany Gamble | Police Officer at Port |
| James Oliver | Police Officer at Port |
| Rick Hoffman | Police Officer at Port |
| Sarah Sullivan | News Reporter |
| Tim Cooney | News Cameraman |
| Bill Henderson | Angry Patient |
| Philip Tan | Waiter |
| Judith Woodbury | Question Lady |
| Jey Wada | Master Printer |
| Gary Hand | Coroner’s Assistant |
| Nicole Rosenfield | Candy Striper |
| Kenneth Jackman | Hospital Employee |
| Nancy Hopewell | Patient with IV |
| Christina Orchid | News Crew |
| Richard M. Sieker | Motorcycle Officer |
| Jen Wei Chang | Bicycle Guy |
| James W. Gavin | Helicopter Pilot |
| Craig Hosking | Helicopter Pilot |
| Sam Arnold | LAPD Sgt. Baker (uncredited) |
| Stephen Blackehart | Police Sergeant (uncredited) |
| Greg Bronson | CHP Officer (uncredited) |
| Kenny Endoso | General Money Dealer (uncredited) |
| John Forker | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Al Goto | General’s Men (uncredited) |
| Gilley Grey | Firefighter (uncredited) |
| Phil Hawn | Businessman (uncredited) |
| Victoria Horn | Hospital Girl (uncredited) |
| Lela Hough | Detective (uncredited) |
| Bob Jennings | Sheriff #1 (uncredited) |
| Al Leong | Wah Sing Ku Triad Member (uncredited) |
| Michael Li | Waiter / PRC (uncredited) |
| Richard Libertini | Rabbi Gelb (uncredited) |
| Kathryn Moore | Precision Driver (uncredited) |
| Hien Nguyen | PRC (uncredited) |
| Victory Palmisano | Elevator Girl (uncredited) |
| Bob Pepper | Truck Driver (uncredited) |
| Gary Pinkston | Detective (uncredited) |
| Jerome Elston Scott | Police Station Boy (uncredited) |
| Kerry Winchester | Police Officer at Info Booth (uncredited) |
| Sheb Wooley | Screaming Terrorist (uncredited) (archiveSound) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film features the notable talents of Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs and Danny Glover as Roger Murtaugh.
- Former comedic actor Joe Pesci plays Leo Getz in the movie.
- The film was directed by Richard Donner and written by Shane Black, Jonathan Lemkin, and Alfred Gough.
- “Lethal Weapon 4” has won four awards and received eleven nominations.
- Among the supporting actors are Rene Russo as Lorna Cole, Chris Rock as Lee Butters, and Jet Li as Wah Sing Ku.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: I-215, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.2748621
- Longitude: -115.2053184
- Place ID: Eh1DbyBSZCAyMTUsIExhcyBWZWdhcywgTlYsIFVTQSIuKiwKFAoSCQPMDlnVw8iAEQgLCD0KcQDDEhQKEgnRffWkgre-gBGjebPV5tXMOg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Co Rd 215, Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.754185
- Longitude: -118.216458
- Place ID: ChIJM6Z-YdA23YARcbfKWj8SL08
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Orange, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.7879085
- Longitude: -117.855281
- Place ID: ChIJr4p1a6nQ3IARvtTvgHJPYiI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Orange, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Pecos Road, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.0043648
- Longitude: -115.106547
- Place ID: ChIJ4zynfAXOyIAR30GDJK2Ogog
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Coronado Center Dr, Henderson, NV, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Paradise Cove – 28128 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0202609
- Longitude: -118.7872024
- Place ID: ChIJwbruq90Y6IARYuzvcpV-dYc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 28128 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
