Zack was the one who killed Mikey Tandino and, therefore, stood as Axel Foleys nemesis.

As yet another buddy cop action movie,48 Hrs.

As kids, Mickey and Axel would get into all sorts of trouble.

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This was just one of many important roles for Russo, who appeared in over 150 movies.

We’re No Angels is a crime comedy film originally released in 1955 and later reimagined in 1989.

The film blends humor and heart, showcasing the trio’s unexpected transformation as they interact with the villagers.

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Directed by Paul Brickman, the film explores themes of adolescence, responsibility, and the pursuit of success.

Cox delivered a strong performance, as seen in his major role in the 1978 comedyHarper Valley PTA.

One of Ashtons most acclaimed roles outside ofBeverly Hills Copwas as Marvin Dorfler inMidnight Run.

Paul Reiser as Jeffrey Friedman in Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

As an enjoyable comedic thriller,Midnight Runwas simultaneously funny, exciting, heartwarming, and effective.

Midnight Run is a 1988 action-comedy film directed by Martin Brest.

As a comedian of great talent, Reinhold has taken up roles in comedies consistently since the 1980s.

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Outside of theBeverly Hills Copseries,Reinhold was notably inFast Times at Ridgemont HighandGremlins.

From comedies like48 Hrs.,Coming to America,Dr.

One of Murphys greatest triumphs during the 1980s was in the classic comedyTrading Placesopposite Dan Aykroyd.

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Trading Places

Trading Places is a comedy film directed by John Landis.

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Starring Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte, 48 Hours is an action Comedy and “buddy cop” movie released in 1982. The film follows the story of a detective that requests the aid of an inmate that he pulls into his custody on a 48-hour permit to help him find a dangerous criminal.

James Russo as Mikey Tandino in Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

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We’re No Angels is a crime comedy film originally released in 1955 and later reimagined in 1989. The story revolves around three escapees from Devil’s Island who take refuge in a small village, where their plans to rob a store are complicated by the store owner’s family. The film blends humor and heart, showcasing the trio’s unexpected transformation as they interact with the villagers.

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Bronson Pinchot as Serge and Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop.

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Risky Business is a 1983 comedy-drama film starring Tom Cruise as Joel Goodsen, a high school student who experiences a wild adventure while his parents are away. When Joel’s desire for freedom leads him to make some questionable decisions, he finds himself entangled in complications that challenge his morals and future. Directed by Paul Brickman, the film explores themes of adolescence, responsibility, and the pursuit of success.

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Steven Berkoff as Maitland looking angry at Axel in Beverly Hills Cop

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John Asthon as John Taggart, Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley, and Judge Reinhold as Billy in a car in Beverly Hills Cop.

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Midnight Run is a 1988 action-comedy film directed by Martin Brest. It stars Robert De Niro as a bounty hunter tasked with capturing and transporting a former mob accountant, played by Charles Grodin, across the country. The film follows their unpredictable journey, filled with comedic and thrilling moments, as they evade both the mob and law enforcement while forming an unlikely bond.

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Stripes (1981)

Stripes centers on John Winger, a 30-something who enlists in the U.S. Army after a streak of personal failures. Released in 1981, this film follows Winger’s comedic journey through basic training, as he navigates military life with a group of misfit recruits.

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Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) aims his gun at an off-screen criminal in Beverly Hills Cop.

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Trading Places is a comedy film directed by John Landis. Released in 1983, the film stars Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd as a street hustler and a wealthy businessman whose lives are swapped due to a bet made by two callous millionaires. The movie explores themes of socioeconomic class and human behavior, with strong performances by Murphy and Aykroyd alongside Jamie Lee Curtis.

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