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See production notesAxel Foley is a plainclothes Detroit police detective whose latest unauthorized sting operation goes sour when two uniformed officers intervene, resulting in a high-speed chase through the city that causes widespread damage. Axel's superior, Inspector Douglas Todd, reprimands Axel and informs him that despite his potential to be a great detective, Axel's reckless behavior will cost him his job if it continues. Todd then sends Axel home. Axel arrives at his apartment to find it has been broken into by his childhood friend, Michael "Mikey" Tandino. Mikey had done prison time for a car theft the pair had committed in their youth, but has since landed a job as a security guard in Beverly Hills thanks to mutual friend Jenny Summers. Mikey reveals he has some German bearer bonds but does not explain how he obtained them. Returning to the apartment after going to a bar, Axel and Mikey are taken by surprise by two men, Zack and Casey, who knock Axel unconscious, confront Mikey about the bonds, and murder him. Due to Axel's close friendship with Mikey, and another detective already being assigned to Mikey's murder, Inspector Todd forbids Axel from assisting with the case. Axel asks to go on vacation, which Todd allows, but he warns Axel that if he tries to get involved with the Tandino case, he will be fired. Under the guise of vacation, Axel travels to Beverly Hills to investigate Mikey's murder. Jenny tells Axel about Mikey's ties to Victor Maitland, owner of the art gallery she works for. Axel goes to Maitland's office to question him about Mikey, but is ejected by Maitland's bodyguards and arrested. Axel meets Beverly Hills Police Department Lieutenant Andrew Bogomil, as well as Detective Billy Rosewood and Sergeant John Taggart. Bogomil tells Axel that he has spoken with Inspector Todd and reminds Axel of Todd's warning about investigating the Tandino murder. Bogomil then assigns Billy and Taggart to follow Axel, who humiliates them with various pratfalls, including one that disables their car's exhaust with bananas. Billy and Taggart's initial dislike of Axel changes to mutual respect when they cooperatively foil a robbery at a strip club. Axel infiltrates one of Maitland's warehouses, where he finds evidence of drug smuggling and is arrested after a scuffle with Zack at Maitland's country club. Beverly Hills Police Chief Hubbard, who has learned of Axel's private investigation, orders him escorted out of town. Axel convinces Billy to take him and Jenny to the warehouse, where he expects another shipment to arrive. Axel and Jenny break in and discover several bags of cocaine but are discovered by Maitland, Zack, and Casey. Maitland takes Jenny and orders Axel killed before admitting to Mikey's murder. Billy rescues Axel after a brief gunfight during which he kills Casey. To rescue Jenny, Taggart tracks Axel and Billy to Maitland's estate where they kill four of Maitland's men, including Zack. Axel kills Maitland with Bogomil's help. Bogomil fabricates an explanation for their unauthorized actions to Chief Hubbard. Realizing Inspector Todd might fire him upon his return to Detroit, Axel asks Bogomil to smooth matters over with Todd, remarking that if he gets fired in Detroit, then he might stay in Beverly Hills as a private investigator. Bogomil agrees to talk to Inspector Todd. Taggart and Billy pay Axel's hotel bill for him and they agree to a farewell drink together.
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Followed by: Beverly Hills Cop II
Followed by: Beverly Hills Cop II
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See all quotesInspector Todd: You mind telling me where the fuck you come off going undercover without authorization from me? What the fuck's this all about? You wanna play some fucking bullshit cowboy cop? Go do it in somebody else's precinct! Axel Foley: Don't you wanna hear my side of the story? Inspector Todd: What's your fucking side of the story? Axel Foley: [pause] Let's hear your side of the story. Inspector Todd: Hey Axel, I'm not takin' anymore of this shit from you. You know how much this little stunt of yours is gonna cost this city? Axel Foley: I don't think cost is the issue here, sir. I think the issue should be my blatant disregard for proper procedure. Inspector Todd: You damn right, wise ass! The mayor called the Chief, the Chief called the Deputy Chief and the Deputy Chief just chewed my ass out! You see I don't have any bit of it left, don't you? Where the fuck did you get a truckload of cigarettes from anyway? Axel Foley: From the Dearborn Hijacking. Inspector Todd: From the Dea
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Axel Foley: Look, I heard a rumor that you're gonna use Rand on this case, and between the 2 of us, the guy doesn't know the time of day. Inspector Todd: Don't mess with me now, Axel. Axel: It's the first time he's left his desk in 12 years. Todd: At least he's HAD 12 years! Anyway, it's a Homicide case and it belongs to Rand. Now, go to the hospital! Axel: Well, you don't mind if I ask around a little bit, do you? Todd: Don't do a DAMN thing; it's Rand's case. Yo' ass is SKATING on thin ice as it is! Axel: Hey, look, we're talkin' about a FRIEND OF MINE HERE! Todd: Yes, we are, aren't we? Now, let's take a close look at that: 1, a hoodlum friend. 2, a professional hit. 3, in a cop's apartment. This whole thing stinks to high Heaven. Axel: How you know it was a professional hit? Todd: I didn't just walk into this town from the cotton fields! Whoever killed your friend wasn't worried about yo' little narrow ass; if they were, you'd be lyin' beside him in that meat wagon! Just don't do a
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Taggart: Why didn't you identify yourself as a police officer when you were arrested? Axel: Because I was minding my own business. Where the fuck do you guys get off on arresting somebody for getting thrown out of a window? Taggart: We have six witnesses that say you broke in and started tearing up the place, then jumped out the window! Axel: And do you guys believe that? What the fuck are you, cops or doormen? Taggart: We're more likely to believe an important local businessman than a foul-mouthed jerk from out of town. Axel: Foul-mouthed? Axel: Fuck you, man. Rosewood: [Taggart stands up and draws himself to full height] Hey, Sarge... Taggart: You watch your mouth. Axel: [standing] Hey, man. Don't square off on me with some bullshit. [shoves Taggart] You want to start some static? Taggart: Hey, don't push me! Axel: [shoves Taggart again] Fuck you, man! Bogomil: [witnessing from his office] Taggart! Taggart: Yes, sir. Bogomil: Come here. Taggart: I apologize for striking you. I have n
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Axel Foley: What? Y'all the second team? Detective McCabe: We're the first team. Detective Foster: Yeah, and we're not gonna fall for a banana in the tailpipe. Axel Foley: [mocking him] You're not gonna fall for the banana in the tailpipe? It should be more natural, brother. It should flow out, like this - "Look, man, I ain't fallin' for no banana in my tailpipe!" See, that's more natural for us. You been hanging out with this dude too long.
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Serge: [taking notice to Axel's interest in the artwork] I see you look at this piece. Axel Foley: Yeah. I was wondering how much something like this went for. Serge: 130,000 dollar. Axel Foley: Get the fuck out of here! Serge: [laughing] No, I cannot! It's serious! Because it's very important piece. Axel Foley: Have you ever sold one of these? Serge: [proudly] Sell it yesterday to a collector. Axel Foley: Get the fuck out of here! Serge: No! I'm serious! I sell it myself!
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Axel Foley: Ok, Billy, your job is just sit down here and observe things, alright? Don't make a move until I come out and get you. Billy Rosewood: I don't see why I can't go in. Axel: You can't go in 'cause you're a cop in this town. You go in there without probable cause, they're gonna call it an illegal search, you know that. Or didn't they teach you that in cop school?
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