Beverly Hills Cop (1984) is a comedy-action film directed by Martin Brest and starring Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold and John Ashton. The story follows Axel Foley, a street-smart Detroit cop who travels to Beverly Hills to solve the murder of his best friend. Using his unorthodox methods, Axel navigates the upscale world of Beverly Hills, blending humor and action to catch the criminals. The film became a major box office success and is considered a classic in the action-comedy genre.