1985
Academy Awards
Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)
Screenplay by Daniel Petrie, Jr.; Story by Danilo Bach, Daniel Petrie, Jr.

Fast-talking, quick-thinking Detroit street cop Axel Foley has bent more than a few rules and regs in his time, but when his best friend is murdered, he heads to sunny Beverly Hills to work the case like only he can.
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1 Oscar · 2 Golden Globe
Nominated
1985
Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)
Screenplay by Daniel Petrie, Jr.; Story by Danilo Bach, Daniel Petrie, Jr.
1985
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Eddie Murphy
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