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Coming to America is a 1988 American romantic comedy film directed by John Landis and based on a story originally created by Eddie Murphy, who also stars in the lead role. The film also co-stars Arsenio Hall , James Earl Jones , John Amos , Madge Sinclair , and Shari Headley .
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.
- Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem Joffer. Eddie Murphy began his career as a stand-up comedian and cast member on Saturday Night Live. Then, in 1988, he took on the star-turning role of the crown prince of the fictional Zamunda in Coming to America, along with other characters, including Sexual Chocolate singer Randy Watson, barber Clarence and Jewish barbershop customer Saul.
- Arsenio Hall as Semmi. As Semmi, Arsenio Hall played the sidekick to Murphy's Prince Akeem, accompanying him on his journey to America to find a princess.
- Shari Headley as Lisa McDowell. Shari Headley played Prince Akeem's love interest and heiress of McDowell's in her debut feature film role. She would go on to appear in a few films, including The Preacher's Wife (1996), Johnson Family Vacation (2004) and Towelhead (2007), as well as on soap operas such as All My Children, The Guiding Light, The Bold and the Beautiful.
- James Earl Jones as King Jaffe Joffer. James Earl Jones already had three Star Wars films under his belt when he joined the cast of Coming to America, showing his comedic side as Prince Akeem's disapproving dad.
Jun 29, 1988 · Coming to America: Directed by John Landis. With Paul Bates, Eddie Murphy, Garcelle Beauvais, Feather. An extremely pampered African prince travels to Queens, New York and goes undercover to find a wife that he can respect for her intelligence and strong will.
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- Comedy, Romance
- John Landis
- 1988-06-29
Overview. 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.
Coming to America - Full Cast & Crew. A wealthy African prince travels to New York City, posing as an average guy in order to seek out a worthy American woman to become his wife.
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