Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
“Axel Foley is back. Back where he doesn't belong.”
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.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Tony Scott, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Eddie Murphy
as Axel Foley
Judge Reinhold
as Billy Rosewood
John Ashton
as John Taggart
Jürgen Prochnow
as Maxwell Dent
Ronny Cox
as Andrew Bogomil
Brigitte Nielsen
as Karla Fry
Allen Garfield
as Harold Lutz
Dean Stockwell
as Chip Cain
Paul Reiser
as Jeffrey Friedman
Gilbert R. Hill
as Inspector Todd
Paul Guilfoyle
as Nikos Thomopolis
Robert Ridgely
as Mayor EganCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 103 min |
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