This page will contain discussion groups about Beverly Hills Cop, as they become available.Beverly Hills CopBeverly Hills Cop (1984) is an American action comedy film directed by Martin Brest and starring Eddie Murphy. The film boosted the popularity of Eddie Murphy as he started to become a mainstream actor. The film won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Motion Picture (1985) and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical (1985). Plot OutlineSpoiler warning: Plot or ending details follow.Detroit cop Axel Foley (Murphy) receives a visit from his best friend Mikey (James Russo) from California. Not long after Mikey arrives, he is killed, right in front of Axel, by a man named Zack. Foley follows the trail of the killer to Beverly Hills, California. There, he enlists the help of Detective Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and Detective Sargeant John Taggart (John Ashton) (both originally assigned to keep an eye on Axel) in investigating the murder of his friend. They soon discover that the murderer works for Victor Maitland (Steven Berkoff), owner of an art gallery. As they investigate further, they find that Maitland is a drug kingpin only using the gallery as a front - the team has to bring him to justice. Main Cast
SoundtrackThe instrumental-only title tune "Axel F" is very recognisable and has since been covered by numerous artists. The soundtrack won a Grammy Award for Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special (1986). Selected items from the soundtrack:
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Selected items from the soundtrack:. The soundtrack won a Grammy Award for Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special (1986). The instrumental-only title tune "Axel F" is very recognisable and has since been covered by numerous artists. As they investigate further, they find that Maitland is a drug kingpin only using the gallery as a front - the team has to bring him to justice. They soon discover that the murderer works for Victor Maitland (Steven Berkoff), owner of an art gallery. There, he enlists the help of Detective Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and Detective Sargeant John Taggart (John Ashton) (both originally assigned to keep an eye on Axel) in investigating the murder of his friend. Foley follows the trail of the killer to Beverly Hills, California. Not long after Mikey arrives, he is killed, right in front of Axel, by a man named Zack. Detroit cop Axel Foley (Murphy) receives a visit from his best friend Mikey (James Russo) from California. The film won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Motion Picture (1985) and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical (1985). The film boosted the popularity of Eddie Murphy as he started to become a mainstream actor. Beverly Hills Cop (1984) is an American action comedy film directed by Martin Brest and starring Eddie Murphy. Beverly Hills Cop III (1994). Beverly Hills Cop II (1987). Pointer Sisters - Neutron Dance. Patti LaBelle - New Attitude and Stir It Up. Danny Elfman - Gratitude. Glenn Frey - The Heat Is On. Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F. Jonathan Banks - Zack. Steven Berkoff - Victor Maitland. Andrew Bogomil. Ronny Cox - Lt. Lisa Eilbacher - Jeannette 'Jenny' Summers. John Taggart. Sgt. John Ashton - Det. William 'Billy' Rosewood. Judge Reinhold - Det. Axel Foley. Eddie Murphy - Det. |