Starring: Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Lisa Eilbacher, Bronson Pinchot, Paul Reiser

When two California toughs kill his childhood friend, Detroit detective Axel Foley ducks out of town on “vacation” to Beverly Hills to sniff out the conspiracy behind his buddy’s death. His unauthorized investigation leaves local PD heated, and puts him on the radar of a shady art dealer who doesn’t appreciate Foley snooping around. Originally intended for Sylvester Stallone of all people – producers gave Murphy the roll after Stallone’s blood-guts-and-explosions spin on the material racked up too large a bill. Good thing beacuse Beverly Hills Cop made Murphy a crossover sensation, and is the perfect vehicle for the comic’s quick wit, fast delivery and cocksure swagger.