Before 1984, the landscape of the cop movie genre was driven by the DNA ofDirty HarryandThe French Connection.
Had this been a vehicle for a star likeClint Eastwood, it would have been anotherDirty Harry-esque thriller.
When budgetary issues eventually led to Stallones exit, producersDon SimpsonandJerry Bruckheimerimmediately name-dropped one potential replacement: Murphy.
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Beam me up, Eddie!
With Murphy on board, Axel was tailored to suit the comedians wise-ass persona.
Playing Axel, however, he silenced his critics about his potential to carry a leading role.
Among those star-making moments is Axels attempt to book a room at the Royal Palm Hotel.
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