@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Fast-talking, quick-thinking Detroit street cop Axel Foley has bent more than a few rules and regs in his time, but when his best friend is murdered, he heads to sunny Beverly Hills to work the case like only he can.
Quick Stats
7.2
TMDB Rating
4,659
Votes
1h 45m
Runtime
$14.0M
Budget
$316.4M
Box Office
2260%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorMartin Brest
WriterDaniel Petrie Jr.
CinematographyBruce Surtees
ComposerHarold Faltermeyer
EditorArthur Coburn
Production DesignJames J. Murakami
Produced by
Paramount PicturesEddie Murphy ProductionsDon Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Eddie Murphy
Axel Foley
Judge Reinhold
Det. Billy Rosewood
John Ashton
Sgt. Taggart
Lisa Eilbacher
Jenny Summers
Ronny Cox
Lt. Bogomil
Steven Berkoff
Victor Maitland
James Russo
Mikey Tandino
Jonathan Banks
Zack
Stephen Elliott
Chief Hubbard
Gilbert R. Hill
Inspector Todd
A
Art Kimbro
Det. Foster
J
Joel Bailey
Det. McCabe
Bronson Pinchot
Serge
Paul Reiser
Jeffrey
Michael Champion
Casey
