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