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