
Coming to America
Coming to America
Release: 1988-06-29·Runtime: 117m·★ 6.9
ComedyRomance
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Eddie Murphy Productions
Paramount Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Madge Sinclairas Queen Aoleon
Allison Deanas Patrice McDowell
Samuel L. Jacksonas Hold-Up Man
Louie Andersonas Maurice
Garcelle Beauvaisas Rose Bearer #3
Tanya Lynne Leeas Dancer (uncredited)
Frankie Faisonas Landlord
Ralph Bellamyas Randolph Duke / Homeless Man #1 (uncredited)
Steve Whiteas Subway Guy (uncredited)
Paul Batesas Oha
Eriq La Salleas Darryl Jenks
Helen Hanftas Subway Lady (uncredited)
Tobe Hooperas Party Guest (uncredited)
Sharon Owensas Ex-Siamese Twin / Dancer
Cuba Gooding Jr.as Boy Getting Haircut
Clyde Jonesas Soul Glo Man
Patricia Matthewsas Devil Woman
Michael Tadrossas Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Shari Headleyas Lisa McDowell
Calvin Lockhartas Colonel Izzi
Ruben Santiago-Hudsonas Street Hustler
Mary Bond Davisas Big Stank Woman
Jim Abrahamsas Face on Cutting Room Floor
Sheila Johnsonas Lady-in-Waiting
Arsenio Hallas Semmi / Extremely Ugly Girl / Morris / Reverend Brown
Vondie Curtis-Hallas Basketball Game Vendor
Elaine Kaganas Telegraph Lady (uncredited)
Vanessa Bell Callowayas Imani Izzi
Jake Steinfeldas Cab Driver
Karen Owensas Ex-Siamese Twin / Dancer
Victoria Dillardas Bather / Dancer
Eddie Murphyas Prince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul
Midorias Bather
Montrose Haginsas Grandma Jenks
Don Amecheas Mortimer Duke / Homeless Man #2 (uncredited)
John Amosas Cleo McDowell
James Earl Jonesas King Jaffe JofferCrew
" />Barry W. BlausteinScreenplay
" />Michael TadrossUnit Production Manager
" />John LandisDirector
" />Paula AbdulChoreographer
" />Bruce McBroomStill Photographer
" />Drew StruzanArt Designer
" />Rick BakerMakeup Effects, Makeup Artist
" />Deborah Nadoolman LandisCostume Design
" />George Folsey Jr.Producer, Editor
" />Eddie MurphyStory, Executive Producer
" />Richard B. LewisArt Direction
" />Nile RodgersOriginal Music Composer
" />Francine Jamison-TanchuckCostume Supervisor