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Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)

“Axel Foley is back. Back where he doesn't belong.”

6.5/10 · 2,924 votes 1h 43m r ActionComedyCrime

#46 of 59 films from 1987 #1130 of 2168 in action

Directed by Tony Scott · Written by Larry Ferguson, Eddie Murphy, Robert D. Wachs, Warren Skaaren

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Overview

Axel Foley returns to the land of sunshine and palm trees to investigate the near-fatal shooting of police Captain Andrew Bogomil. With the help of Sgt. Taggart and Det. Rosewood, they soon uncover that the shooting is associated with a series of "alphabet" robberies masterminded by a heartless weapons kingpin—and the chase is on.

Cast

Eddie Murphyas Axel Foley
Judge Reinholdas Billy Rosewood
Jürgen Prochnowas Maxwell Dent
John Ashtonas John Taggart
Ronny Coxas Andrew Bogomil
Brigitte Nielsenas Karla Fry
Allen Garfieldas Harold Lutz
Dean Stockwellas Chip Cain
Paul Reiseras Jeffrey Friedman
Gilbert R. Hillas Inspector Todd
Paul Guilfoyleas Nikos Thomopolis
Robert Ridgelyas Mayor Egan
Brian O'Connoras Biddle
Alice Adairas Jan Bogomil

Facts

Release dateMay 18, 1987
Runtime103 min (1h 43m) — about the same as the 1987 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$28,000,000
Box office$299,965,036 (10.7× budget)
IMDbtt0092644

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Questions

How long is Beverly Hills Cop II?
Beverly Hills Cop II runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is Beverly Hills Cop II worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 2,924 votes, which places it #46 of 59 films released in 1987 in this index (top 24%) and #1130 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Beverly Hills Cop II?
Beverly Hills Cop II was directed by Tony Scott. Other well-rated titles by the same director: True Romance (1993), Man on Fire (2004), Crimson Tide (1995).
Who stars in Beverly Hills Cop II?
Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley; Judge Reinhold as Billy Rosewood; Jürgen Prochnow as Maxwell Dent; John Ashton as John Taggart; Ronny Cox as Andrew Bogomil; Brigitte Nielsen as Karla Fry.
What is Beverly Hills Cop II rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Beverly Hills Cop II?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11122.

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