Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) Tony Scott

Around the World in 80s Movies by Vince Leo

Sep 30, 202334:56Arts

This follow-up to the mega-smash Beverly Hills Cop sees the Beverly Hills police department stymied by the so-called Alphabet Robberies, whereby stores with monographed goods are hit by a gang of highly skilled thieves....

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