Coming to America casts comedian Eddie Murphy as pampered African prince Akeem, who rebels against an arranged marriage and heads to America to find a new bride. Murphy's regal father (James Earl Jones) agrees to allow the prince 40 days to roam the U.S., sending the prince's faithful retainer Semmi (Arsenio Hall) along to make sure nothing untoward happens. To avoid fortune hunters, Prince Akeem conceals his true identity and gets a "Joe job" at a fast-food restaurant. Murphy and Hall play multiple roles, and there are ...
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Coming to America casts comedian Eddie Murphy as pampered African prince Akeem, who rebels against an arranged marriage and heads to America to find a new bride. Murphy's regal father (James Earl Jones) agrees to allow the prince 40 days to roam the U.S., sending the prince's faithful retainer Semmi (Arsenio Hall) along to make sure nothing untoward happens. To avoid fortune hunters, Prince Akeem conceals his true identity and gets a "Joe job" at a fast-food restaurant. Murphy and Hall play multiple roles, and there are innumerable celebrity cameos peppered throughout the proceedings -- including the Duke Brothers (Don Ameche and Ralph Bellamy) from Trading Places. Coming to America made further headlines when humorist Art Buchwald sued the film's producers for plagiarizing one of his works. Buchwald carried the case to trial, where he won a sizeable judgement against the film's producers. Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, John Amos, James Earl Jones, Shari Headley. New in new packaging. Language: English. Run time: 116 mins. Originally released: 1988.
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New. Size: 0x0x0; Brand new DVD in original manufacturer's shrink wrap. Gift worthy. Books, box sets, and items other than standard jewel case CDs and DVDs that sell for $9 or more ship in a box; under $9 in a bubble mailer. Expedited and international orders may ship in a flat rate envelope rather than a box due to cost constraints. All US-addressed items ship with complimentary delivery confirmation.
i think this is the best movie starring eddie murphy. some might say it's beverley hills cop, some may say it's 48 hours. im sticking with coming to america. so many classic scenes and when you throw arsenio hall in the mix - it's a party. just let your soul glow!
narena
Aug 26, 2011
its a great movie
this movie was great because story was so good
and very touching even this movie was comedy..we learn about this if u found your love one.
Butterfryby
Sep 17, 2008
Still The Best Eddy Murphy Movie!
This will always be a fan favorite. It has an all star cast and is a riot.
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