Beverly Hills Cop’ is a film from 1984 which fuses action and comedy in its storyline. Following a unique Detroit-based police officer who is thrust into a murder probe, the audience are led through his struggles in adapting to the dramatically different culture in Beverly Hills. The movie features notable performances from stars such as Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, and John Ashton, and includes insight into intriguing behind-the-scenes aspects and notable facts about the film’s creation.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ took place in numerous iconic locations. These settings spanned several states in the United States. In California, scenes were captured at 609 E Channel Rd in Santa Monica and at City Hall situated at 455 N. Rexford Drive in Beverly Hills. In Michigan, crews filmed at 6704 W. Jefferson Avenue and 2720 Grand River Avenue in Detroit, and at Ford Rouge Center at 3001 Miller Road in Dearborn. The main filming began on May 7, 1984, providing a vintage atmosphere fitting for the movie’s setting.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Art Kimbro | Det. Foster |
| Joel Bailey | Det. McCabe |
| Bronson Pinchot | Serge |
| Paul Reiser | Jeffrey |
| Michael Champion | Casey |
| Frank Pesce | Cigarette Buyer |
| Gene Borkan | Truck Driver |
| Michael Gregory | Hotel Manager |
| Alice Cadogan | Hotel Clerk |
| Philip Levien | Donny |
| Karen Mayo-Chandler | Maitland Receptionist |
| Gerald Berns | Beverly Hills Cop #1 |
| William Wallace | Beverly Hills Cop #2 |
| Israel Juarbe | Room Service Waiter |
| Damon Wayans | Banana Man |
| Chuck Adamson | Crate Opener #1 |
| Chip Heller | Crate Opener #2 |
| Rick Overton | Bonded Warehouse Night Supervisor |
| Rex Ryon | Bonded Warehouse Security Guard |
| Douglas Warhit | Bonded Warehouse Clerk #2 |
| Paul Drake | Holdup Man #1 |
| Tom Everett | Holdup Man #2 |
| Sally Kishbaugh | Waitress |
| Barry Shade | Valet |
| Jack Heller | Harrow Club Maitre D’ |
| Michael Harrington | Harrow Club Arresting Officer |
| David Wells | Dispatcher |
| Scott Murphy | Det. Owenby |
| Dennis Madden | 1st Detroit Cop |
| John Achorn | 2nd Detroit Cop |
| John Pettis | 3rd Detroit Cop |
| Carl Weintraub | Detroit Station Cop #2 |
| Anthony De Fonte | Detroit Station Cop #3 |
| Darwyn Carson | Barmaid |
| Mark E. Corry | Pool Player |
| Thomas J. Hageboeck | Maitland Bodyguard |
| Martin Brest | Beverly Palms Hotel Checkout Clerk (uncredited) |
| Earl Jolly Brown | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Donald Chaffin | Detective (uncredited) |
| Dan Cotter | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Bob Davis | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Peter Eastman | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Robert Hitchcock | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Paul LeClair | Worker (uncredited) |
| Freeman Love | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Farrell Mayer | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Danny Nero | Hotel Front Desk Receptionist (uncredited) |
| Walter Spear | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Nico Stevens | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ is a blend of action and comedy genres.
- It was released on the 31st of July in 2020.
- It runs for 1 hour and 45 minutes and was directed by Martin Brest.
- The intriguing script was a product of the combined efforts of writers Daniel Petrie Jr and Danilo Bach.
- It features stellar performances from stars like Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, and John Ashton among others.
- The film received critical acclaim and was nominated for one Oscar alongside five wins and six other nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 6704 W. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.2971886
- Longitude: -83.10313599999999
- Place ID: Eiw2NzA0IFcgSmVmZmVyc29uIEF2ZSwgRGV0cm9pdCwgTUkgNDgyMDksIFVTQSIxEi8KFAoSCWn1v_1cMjuIEYNtKnMLpaXNELA0KhQKEgkbFFhgFDI7iBGwMWkg2yVsXw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 6704 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48209, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: City Hall – 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0728923
- Longitude: -118.4004045
- Place ID: ChIJia7D5wa8woARrn_8YilGUXA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Beverly Hills City Hall, 455 N Rexford Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Ford Rouge Center – 3001 Miller Road, Dearborn, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.3071924
- Longitude: -83.161971
- Place ID: ChIJh8CfGtgzO4gRuRCBmo4zyaw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3001 Miller Rd, Dearborn, MI 48120, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: 2720 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.338897
- Longitude: -83.0640126
- Place ID: ChIJO0TlYUwtO4gRdZKKxp44AoI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2720 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
