Steve Kahan Biography
Stephen Samuel Kahan (August 6, 1939 – August 4, 2019) was an American character actor, best known for playing Captain Ed Murphy in the Lethal Weapon film series. He has appeared in fourteen films directed by his cousin Richard Donner: Superman (1978), Inside Moves (1980), The Toy (1982), Lethal Weapon (1987), Scrooged (1988), Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), Radio Flyer (1992), Lethal Weapon 3 (1992), Maverick (1994), Assassins (1995), Conspiracy Theory (1997), Lethal Weapon 4 (1998), Timeline (2003) and 16 Blocks (2006).
Steve Kahan Movies
Steve Kahan Quotes
Babysitting a Key Witness in Protective Custody
Captain 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.
Riggs:
How long?
Captain 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.
Riggs:
Yes, it is.
Captain Murphy:
No, it isn’t.
Murtaugh: [coughs from Riggs' smoke]
It is.
Captain Murphy:
It isn’t.
Murtaugh:
Captain, it’s a shit assignment.
Captain Murphy:
Shut up, the both of ya.
Captain Murphy:
I guaranteed this guy’s safety.
Murtaugh:
Why us?
Captain Murphy:
Because you two are the most qualified for the job. And, after last night, you could use the break.
Murtaugh:
I can handle last night.
Riggs:
What are we supposed to do with him?
Captain Murphy:
How the hell should I know? Take him to Disneyland.
Riggs:
Oh, this stinks. This stinks. This stinks!
Captain Murphy:
I don’t give a fuck, Riggs. That’s why I don’t have an ulcer, because I know when to say, "I don’t give a fuck." 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. And Riggs, one more thing!
Riggs: [turns back]
What?
Captain Murphy: [tosses him a small "no smoking" sign]
You know what that says?
Riggs: [points to the larger sign next to him on the door, smirking; throws the small placard back and walks out]
Yeah, yeah, same thing as that. But I don’t give a fuck.
Murtaugh: [wafts the smoke away from him]
You’re lucky. I have to live with that.
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