Beverly Hills Cop II

Beverly Hills Cop II

Year: 1987

Runtime: 100 min

Language: English

Director: Tony Scott

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Detroit's most famous cop heads back to Los Angeles to investigate a series of brazen robberies known as the Alphabet Crimes. While pursuing these rebellious punks, he uncovers a dangerous conspiracy involving corruption, deceit, and a ruthless arms dealer. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself facing a deadly network that reaches far beyond what he initially suspected, testing his skills and pushing him to his limits.

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1

Suspension of Captain Bogomil

Captain Andrew Bogomil is unjustly suspended by the self-important Police Chief Harold Lutz. This decision comes after Bogomil sought assistance from the FBI, which Lutz deems politically motivated.

Beverly Hills Police Department
2

Introduction of Alphabet Crimes

Detectives Billy Rosewood and John Taggart find themselves working on a series of heists referred to as the Alphabet Crimes. Each crime scene is marked with a mysterious letter, creating a puzzling challenge for the investigators.

3

Ambush on Bogomil

Captain Bogomil is ambushed by a brutal henchwoman named Karla Fry, working for the crime lord Maxwell Dent. The attack leaves Bogomil severely injured, resulting in a cryptic message marked 'B' as evidence.

4

Foley Learns of the Attack

In Detroit, Detective Axel Foley hears about Bogomil's attack through a television report. Driven by his investigative instincts, Foley decides to travel to Beverly Hills to assist in the case.

Detroit
5

Discovery at Gun Club

Foley's investigation leads him to a gun club where he uncovers crucial evidence linking bullet casings from a recent jewelry heist to the club's manager, Charles Cain. This discovery draws the ire of Maxwell Dent, who orders Cain to eliminate Foley.

Gun Club
6

Narrow Escape from Assassins

Foley narrowly escapes an assassination attempt orchestrated by Cain's henchmen. He manages to retrieve a valuable matchbook that later aids in his investigation.

7

Chase to City Deposits

Teaming up with Rosewood and Taggart, Foley breaks into the gun club at night and discovers coordinates leading them on a thrilling chase to the city's deposits. They succeed in thwarting two operations marked 'C' and 'D'.

8

Chaos with Cement Mixer

In pursuit of the criminals, Axel, Rosewood, and Taggart commandeer a cement mixer truck, creating havoc in the city. Despite losing control of the vehicle, they track down the culprits to the Playboy Mansion.

Playboy Mansion
9

Key Revelation from Accountant

Axel uncovers critical information from Sidney Bernstein, Dent's accountant, who reveals the escape plan to Costa Rica. This information becomes pivotal in understanding Dent's motives.

10

Uncovering Financial Trouble

Bogomil’s daughter, Jan, discovers alarming details indicating that Dent's criminal enterprises are close to collapse due to insurance issues, except for the profitable Empyrean Fields racetrack.

11

Daring Heist at Empyrean Fields

Karla and her gang execute a bold heist at Empyrean Fields racetrack, leaving Cain seriously wounded in the process. Although Chief Lutz believes the case is solved, Axel finds new clues that imply a deeper conspiracy.

Empyrean Fields
12

Discovery at Dent's Oil Field

Axel, Rosewood, and Taggart deduce that Dent has been financing his crime operations with $10 million he extorted for weapons. This shocking revelation leads to high-stakes confrontations.

Dent's Oil Field
13

Climactic Shootout

The trio engages in a thrilling shootout, successfully destroying Dent's shipment trucks with explosives. However, Dent uses the chaos to slip away, heightening the tension.

14

Final Confrontation with Karla

Just when victory seems near, Karla reappears to take down Axel, but Taggart intervenes. Police reinforcements arrive just in time to apprehend Dent's henchmen, culminating in a fierce confrontation.

15

New Beginnings

After recovering from his injuries, Bogomil is appointed as the new Police Chief, while Axel prepares to return to Detroit. Mayor Egan acknowledges the efforts of the officers involved in resolving the case.

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