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