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#7 of 1984 · Certified Fresh

Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

1984 · 105 minutes · Action / Comedy / Crime · Directed by Martin Brest
IMDb rating7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Box office gross$316.4M

Synopsis

Axel Foley is a plainclothes Detroit police detective whose latest unauthorized sting operation goes sour when two uniformed officers intervene, resulting in a high-speed chase through the city that causes widespread damage. Axel's superior, Inspector Douglas Todd, reprimands Axel and informs him that despite his potential to be a great detective, Axel's reckless behavior will cost him his job if it continues.

Starring

Eddie MurphyJudge ReinholdJohn AshtonLisa EilbacherRonny Cox
Box office
$316.4 million
Budget
$13 million
IMDb votes
235,466

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