Martin Riggs [While hanging onto the hood of a car]
I'd like to see your driver's license and proof of insurance!
Played by Mel Gibson 
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) · 31 quotes
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) · 31 quotes
Tied for 2nd most-quoted character in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989): in 18 of its 31 quotes
Most scenes with: Roger Murtaugh (9), Leo Getz (9)
'm not a cop tonight, Roger, it's personal. 'm not a cop.
More lines from Martin Riggs
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Martin Riggs 'm a Peeping Tom, Rog, it goes with the badge. And sometimes it's fun, too.
Martin Riggs Don't bother to call the police, 'm here already.
Martin Riggs 'm surprised you haven't heard about me, you know, I got a bad reputation, sometimes I just go nuts, like now. [Crazy giggle]
Martin Riggs No, man. I didn't die on your toilet, 'm not gonna die in your arms.
Martin Riggs [Injured, being held by Murtaugh, he hears sirens approaching]
Give us a kiss before they come.
Scenes with Martin Riggs
10 scenes
Japanese?
Martin Riggs Well, it's a Japanese radio
Maybe they bought the LAPD too
Martin Riggs They own everything else.
Martin Riggs [After freeing himself from a straitjacket by dislocating his shoulder, for the amusement of the other cops]
Well if it isn't Mrs. Sigmund Fraud.
Dr. Stephanie Woods
My door is always open.
Martin Riggs Well, I think we should keep this on a professional level, don't you, Doc?
Dr. Stephanie Woods
Why do you do this to yourself Riggs?
Martin Riggs Well, who else am I supposed to do it to? [Indicates the other cops] None of them'll let me. Besides, I need the money.
Captain Ed Murphy
I got something special for you boys. A guy by the name of Getz, Leo Getz has been placed in protective custody. And you two guys are gonna babysit him until Washington sends out the feds.
Martin Riggs How long?
Captain Ed Murphy
Soon as all the red tape is processed. Couple, three days. This guy Getz is gonna testify before a commission of inquiry. Drugs, laundered money, et cetera, et cetera. This is not a shit assignment.
Martin Riggs [Riggs starts smoking]
Yes, it is.
Captain Ed Murphy
No, it isn't.
It is.
Captain Ed Murphy
It isn't.
Captain, it's a shit assignment.
Captain Ed Murphy
Shut up, the both of ya.
Captain Ed Murphy
[Another cop comes in and hands the Captain a file.]
I guaranteed this guy's safety.
Why us?
Captain Ed Murphy
Because you two are the most qualified for the job. And, after last night, you could use the break.
I can handle last night.
Martin Riggs What are we supposed to do with him?
Captain Ed Murphy
How the hell should I know? Take him to Disneyland.
Martin Riggs Oh, this stinks. This stinks. This stinks!
Captain Ed Murphy
I don't give a ****, Riggs. That's why I don't have an ulcer, because I know when to say, "I don't give a ****." Now here's where he's staying. It's a nice hotel; all the expenses are being picked up by the Justice Dept, so enjoy yourselves. :[They start to leave] And Riggs, one more thing!
Martin Riggs [Turning back]
What?
Captain Ed Murphy
[Tosses him a small 'no smoking' sign.]
You know what that says?
Martin Riggs Yeah, yeah, same thing as that. [Points to the large 'no smoking' sign next to him on the door, smirking.] But I don't give a ****. [Throws the small placard back and walks out.]
You're lucky. I have to live with that.
Martin Riggs Shut up.
okay, I get it. Bad cop, good cop.
shut up
Okay, okay, bad cop, bad cop. I know the routine
[Murtaugh is on his toilet with a bomb underneath ready blow]
I'm gonna die on the toilet.
Martin Riggs Guys like you don't die on toilets.
Martin Riggs Don't try and stop me, Rog.
Yeah, 've seen that look in your eyes before.
Martin Riggs They declared war on the police.
We don't have the authority.
Martin Riggs Cavanaugh, Wyler, Shapiro, ... Rika, Vicky. How much **** authority do you need?
What's your signal?
Martin Riggs You'll know it when it happens.
Somehow, I think I will know.
Riggs Yeah.
Ok, here... I'm who I am...
Riggs Mm-hmm.
You're a drug dealer. I work in a bank, ok? Ok, now, you have money that you hafta have laundered: Whaddya do?
Riggs I bring it to you.
Uh uh... [points to Murtaugh] He does.
Me? Uh, I-I don't understand. Uh, why me? Who am I?
Ok, ok, ok, I'll tell ya. You're a carrier. You work for him. [points back to Riggs]
Riggs I'm the drug dealer.
Right. [is disgusted at how sloppy Riggs and Murtaugh are eating their food] Don'tchu have PLATES? [offers them napkins] Here, come on, what is this? Come on, guys. Ok... I deposit the cash... into the account of a dummy finance company. Now... [to Murtaugh] then, I issue you a cashier's check... [back to Riggs] in his name. Minus a small commission for myself, ok? [notices Riggs is now cleaning his gun] The spring goes in the other en—
Riggs You like breathing?
H-How much?
2% standard. Now...
Not bad, Leo. Pretty prosperous, huh?
Ok, you like it? Ok, ok, so... [back to Riggs] You give it back to me as collateral on a loan that I make to you, but you don't pay back the loan. You KEEP the money.
Eh, how's that work?
How's "what"? That's it, don'tchu get it? It's your money, you don't pay it back. It's yours.
Riggs Yeah.
And it's CLEAN! It is now... laundered.
[Riggs and Murtaugh are both silent.]
You cops aren't too bright, are you? Ok, ok, okokokok, here... THIS is the best part, you got it? You take a tax deduction... on interest payments that you don't even make. Am I an innovator? Am I a genius?
Riggs You're a swindler...
Cheat.
Come onnn... everybody cheats a little bit; look at the Pentagon!
Riggs Don’t try and stop me, Rog.
Yeah, I’ve seen that look in your eyes before.
Riggs They declared war on the police.
You know about that?
Riggs I heard it on the radio.
We don’t have the authority.
Riggs Cavanaugh...Wyler...Shapiro...Rika, Vicky— How much **** authority do you need?
You got a plan?
Riggs Drive around the front of the house...wait for my signal...and then just go in and shoot those ****ers.
They got Leo.
Riggs [look to Murtaugh]
Be careful.
Wait. What’s your signal?
Riggs You’ll know it when it happens.
Somehow, I think I will know.
