Key Cast : Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, John Amos, Madge Sinclair, Cuba Gooding Jr., Paul Bates, Eriq La Salle, Frankie Faison, Calvin Lockhart, Samuel L. Jackson
Rating: R
Genre(s): Comedy
Description
In Coming to America, Eddie Murphy plays Prince Akeem - a very wealthy and pampered African prince who comes to America in search of a bride. Accompanied by his closest companion Seemi (Arsenio Hall), Prince Akeem quickly finds a job, new friends, new digs, new enemies – and lots of trouble.
Keep an eye out for both Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall in some unforgettable cameo roles!
Trivia
∙ Eddie Murphy also plays these other characters in the movie – Clarence, Randy Watson, Saul and Sanyu. This was the first time that Eddie Murphy played multiple characters in the same movie. Since it was successful, he repeats playing multiple role in later films such as The Nutty Professor (1996).
∙ Arsenio Hall also plays multiple roles in the film. He is Seemi, Morris, Rev. Brow and the Ugly Girl in the bar scene.
∙ The director of this movie, John Landis, also directed Trading Places, another Top 100 BlackClassicMovies.com Film.
Awards
∙ Won two 1990 NAACP Image Awards: Outstanding Motion Picture and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (Arsenio Hall)
∙ Won 1989 American Comedy Award: Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (Arsenio Hall)
∙ Nominated for two 1988 Academy Awards: Best Makeup, Best Costume Design
