The Classic 1987 Movie That Blatantly Copied John Wayne - The Western-Inspired "Lethal Weapon" Punches!

Lethal Weapon (1987), by Richard Donner, has a final fight scene between Mel Gibson and Gary Busey that copies punches directly from the John Wayne film Red River. Donner, a fan of old westerns, recreated the old school style: "John Wayne fans will recognize some of the punches." The film mixes modern buddy-cop action with a western spirit. A fun tribute that shows how Hollywood classics continue to inspire new hits!