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