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