Arjen Rudd

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Pure Evil
Full Name	Arjen Rudd
Alias	Aryan
Origin	Lethal Weapon 2
Allies	Pieter Vorstedt
Powers / Skills	Genius-level intellect Diplomatic immunity Firearm proficiency Gunmanship Vast wealth Vast resources Vast manipulations Complete control over the Ministry of Affairs Sophistication and wisdom Cunning
Goals	Kill Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh once and for all. Smuggled illegal shipments of gold krugerrands in order to gain wealth, power, and profit (both failed).
Moral Event Horizon	Killing Rika van den Haas.
Kill Count	5
Worst Crimes	Smuggling Murder Conspiracy
Type of Villain	Xenophobic Smuggler

“	Diplomatic immunity!	„
	~ Arjen Rudd to Roger Murtaugh, which turned out to be his last words.

Arjen Rudd is the main antagonist of the 1989 buddy cop action comedy film Lethal Weapon 2, the second installment of the Lethal Weapon film series.

He was portrayed by Joss Ackland.

What Makes Him Pure Evil?

• Using his powerful connections and diplomatic immunity to get away with his crimes.
• Had a group of L.A.P.D. officers killed for investigating his activities.
• Has his secretary killed for being in a relationship with Riggs, just to antagonize him.
• Shows no forgiveness for his henchmen when they fail their tasks.

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