Continuity mistake: At the end of the movie, when Riggs is in the cargo area, a gunman shoots at him, he rolls and starts emptying the clip into him - you see the bullet holes in the gunman. But as Riggs is face to face with the gunman, the holes disappear.
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
Plot summary
Directed by: Richard Donner
Starring: Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Mel Gibson, Patsy Kensit
Riggs and Murtaugh are assigned to protect a witness who leads them to a South African diplomat who is abusing his power.
More mistakes in Lethal Weapon 2
Martin Riggs: Police! Open up!
Leo Getz: How do I know it's the police?
Martin Riggs: After I shoot you through the door, you can examine the bullet. Open up!
Trivia: The first time we see Riggs in his trailer, there's an advert for some new aftershave called "Hero" on the TV. During the attack on his trailer later, there's a close-up shot of a bottle of aftershave being destroyed - freeze-frame it and you'll see the brand: "Hero" again.
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Answer: The film was never banned in South Africa. It was released uncut and was a box office hit.