1984 – Former "Saturday Night Live" star Eddie Murphy carried his first film when “
Beverly Hills Cop” debuted on this day. Murphy plays Detroit detective Axel Foley who investigates the death of his friend in the very different world of Beverly Hills, California. The action comedy made over $316 million worldwide, against an estimated budget of $14 million, and propelled Murphy into A-list status.
1984 – Former "Saturday Night Live" star Eddie Murphy carried his first film when “
Beverly Hills Cop” debuted on this day. Murphy plays Detroit detective Axel Foley who investigates the death of his friend in the very different world of Beverly Hills, California. The action comedy made over $316 million worldwide, against an estimated budget of $14 million, and propelled Murphy into A-list status.