The original Beverly Hills Cop film, which is the prequel to Beverly Hills Cop II, was released and became a significant success, paving the way for a sequel.
Production of Beverly Hills Cop II took place, involving actors Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, and John Ashton reprising their roles, among others.
The movie grossed over $150 million domestically, solidifying its status as a popular action comedy sequel of the 1980s.
A prominent detective in Beverly Hills is killed, triggering an investigation into a series of related crimes.
Detroit detective Axel Foley is invited by Beverly Hills police to assist with the investigation into the recent murders involving a counterfeiting ring.
Axel Foley reconnects with his old friends and colleagues, including Detective Billy Rosewood and Sergeant Taggart, to collaborate on the case.
The team discovers that a local businessman, Victor Maitland, is running a sophisticated counterfeit money operation linked to the murders.
Axel and the Beverly Hills detectives are ambushed by Maitland's henchmen during a raid, leading to a shootout and injuries including Taggart being shot.
Following the ambush, the team intensifies their efforts to bring Maitland to justice, coordinating plans to capture him.
Axel Foley tracks down Maitland's hideout, culminating in a final showdown involving a shootout and the capture of Maitland.
With Maitland arrested, the case is officially closed, and Axel prepares to return to Detroit after successfully assisting the Beverly Hills Police Department.
