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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.
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Mar 5, 2021 · Movies & TV. Movies Based on True Stories. 10 Things You May Not Know About 'Coming to America' From behind-the-scenes drama between the film's star and director to casting secrets, here are...
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 .
Jun 26, 2018 · The 1988 comedy tells the story of a crowned prince of a fictional African nation who wants to find true love despite his father’s insistence that he marry the bride who was picked out for him...
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- Paula Abdul choreographed Coming to America's opening dance scene at the palace in Zamunda. In an interview with Rolling Stone, the Laker Girl-turned-pop star listed her Coming to America scene as one of the top moments of her choreography career.
- "Zamunda" is an altered version of a famous writer's name. As noted in the DVD commentary of the film, screenwriters Barry Blaustein and David Sheffield named the kingdom of “Zamunda” after Bob Zmuda, Andy Kaufman’s writing partner and close friend.
- Director John Landis and Eddie Murphy clashed on set. Despite working together previously on Trading Places, director John Landis and Murphy had a less than amiable professional relationship.
- In 1989, CBS filmed a pilot for a TV version of Coming to America, starring Tommy Davidson. However, according to a report by Fusion, it never aired because it was “terrible.”
Jun 25, 2023 · From the incredible performances by Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, and the talented ensemble cast, to the amazing costume designs and set pieces, Coming to America is a true cinematic masterpiece. Its powerful themes of love, family, and self-discovery resonate with viewers of all generations.
Feb 23, 2021 · Coming To America seems to be based entirely on a joke about “Queens” but thankfully, this film doesn’t wear itself out after that initial gag. The main reason why this movie was a success and is looked upon with fondness to this day, is undoubtedly Akeem; this sheltered, naïve and sometimes childish character makes for great fish out of ...
Jun 28, 2013 · Jun 28, 2013. Twenty-five years ago, Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall took a momentous trip from the fictional African nation of Zamunda to the foreign land of Queens, New York, and the result was a...
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