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Maximum Impact: The Legacy of 'Lethal Weapon'(2012)
Status: Released
Date: 2012-07-04
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Time: 0h 22m
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This documentary showcases producer Joel Silver, Donner, Gibson, Glover, Rene Russo and other members of all four films' production teams as they examine the franchise, look at the various social issues each film tackled, attempt to measure the series' cultural impact and, of course, touch on its legacy, for the actors, the filmmakers and audiences the world over.
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Movie: Maximum Impact: The Legacy of 'Lethal Weapon'
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Richard Donner
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Chris Rock
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This documentary showcases producer Joel Silver, Donner, Gibson, Glover, Rene Russo and other members of all four films' production teams as they examine the franchise, look at the various social issues each film tackled, attempt to measure the series' cultural impact and, of course, touch on its legacy, for the actors, the filmmakers and audiences the world over.
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2012-07-04
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