On December 5th, 1984, "Beverly Hills Cop" was released to theaters across the United States. Directed by Martin Brest, the film stars Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley, and is credited for shooting Murphy to international stardom. "Beverly Hills Cop" was an immediate blockbuster upon release, receiving positive reviews and earning $320 million at the worldwide box-office, making it the highest-grossing film released in the United States in 1984. The film was nominated for both the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy and the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 1985.
