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