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Coming to America (1988)

EnglishFilm1988117 minComedy, Romance★ 6.9/10

This summer, Prince Akeem discovers America.

An African prince decides it’s time for him to find a princess... and his mission leads him and his most loyal friend to Queens, New York. In disguise as an impoverished immigrant, the pampered prince quickly finds himself a new job, new friends, new digs, new enemies and lots of trouble.

Directed by
John Landis
Starring
Eddie Murphy, Shari Headley, Arsenio Hall
Music
Nile Rodgers
Released
1988-06-29

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Cast

Eddie MurphyEddie MurphyPrince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul
Shari HeadleyShari HeadleyLisa McDowell
Arsenio HallArsenio HallSemmi / Extremely Ugly Girl / Morris / Reverend Brown
James Earl JonesJames Earl JonesKing Jaffe Joffer
Eriq La SalleEriq La SalleDarryl Jenks
John AmosJohn AmosCleo McDowell
Allison DeanAllison DeanPatrice McDowell
Madge SinclairMadge SinclairQueen Aoleon
Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonHold-Up Man
Cuba Gooding Jr.Cuba Gooding Jr.Boy Getting Haircut
Vanessa Bell CallowayVanessa Bell CallowayImani Izzi
Calvin LockhartCalvin LockhartColonel Izzi

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