: Notably, John Taggart (John Ashton) is absent from this entry; it is also the first film in the series not produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer.
: The franchise recently returned in 2024 with the standalone sequel Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F on Netflix , which references the events of the third film. Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) - IMDb Beverly Hills Cop III - Un piedipiatti a Beverl...
: The film is famous for featuring numerous director cameos, including George Lucas , John Singleton , and Joe Dante . : Notably, John Taggart (John Ashton) is absent
: Axel reunites with his old friend Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold), who has since been promoted to Sergeant. Key Cast and Characters Axel Foley Eddie Murphy The sharp-witted Detroit cop Billy Rosewood Judge Reinhold Axel's loyal, if eccentric, Beverly Hills ally Jon Flint Héctor Elizondo Rosewood's new partner, replacing John Taggart Orrin Sanderson John Saxon The villainous head of security at Wonder World Ellis DeWald Timothy Carhart The ruthless leader of the counterfeiters Production & Trivia : Axel reunites with his old friend Billy
: After his boss, Inspector Todd, is murdered during a failed raid on a Detroit chop shop, Axel Foley follows a trail of clues to Beverly Hills.
