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