Cover image for Coming to America
Title:
Coming to America
Author:
Folsey, George, Jr., film producer, editor of moving image work.

Wachs, Robert D., film producer.

Murphy, Eddie, 1961- author, actor.

Sheffield, David, 1948- screenwriter.

Blaustein, Barry W., screenwriter.

Landis, John, 1950- film director.

Hall, Arsenio, actor.

Jones, James Earl, actor.

Amos, John, 1939- actor.

Sinclair, Madge, actor.

Headley, Shari, 1964- actor.

Bates, Paul, actor.

La Salle, Eriq, 1962- actor.

Faison, Frankie, actor.

Calloway, Vanessa Bell, 1957- actor.

Anderson, Louie, actor.

Dean, Allison, actor.

Gooding, Cuba, Jr., 1968- actor.

Negrin, Sol, 1929-2017, director of photography.

Omens, Woody, director of photography.

Campbell, Malcolm, editor of moving image work.

Rodgers, Nile, composer.

Landis, Deborah Nadoolman, costume designer.

Eddie Murphy Productions, film production company.

Paramount Pictures Corporation, film production company.
Summary:
Pampered African Prince Akeem is a rebel who is against an arranged marriage and heads to Queens, New York to find a new bride. His regal father agrees to allow the prince 40 days to roam the U.S., sending the prince's faithful retainer Semmi along to make sure nothing untoward happens. To avoid fortune hunters, Prince Akeem conceals his true identity and gets a "regular" guy job at a fast-food restaurant.
Audience:
MPAA rating: R.
General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 1988.

Special features: "Prince-ipal photography: the coming together of America" (25 min.); "Fit for Akeem: the costumes of Coming to America (18 min.); "Character building: the many faces of Rick Baker" (13 min.); "Composing America: the musical talents of Nile Rodgers" (11 min.); A vintage sit-down with Eddie and Arsenio (6 min.); theatrical trailer (3 min.); photo gallery.
Edition:
Special collector's edition.
Contents:
Special features: Widescreen version -- Prince-ipal photography: The coming together of America -- Fit for Akeem: The costumes of Coming to America -- Character building: The many faces of Rick Baker -- Composing America: The musical talents of Nile Rodgers -- A vintage sit-down with Eddie and Arsenio -- Theatrical trailer -- Photo gallery -- Language: English 5.1 surround ; English 2.0 surround ; French 2.0 surround -- Subtitles: English, Spanish, Portuguese.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Genre:
Feature films.

Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Comedy films.
Subject Term:
Princes -- Drama.

Fast food restaurants -- Drama.

Food service employees -- Drama.

Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
Geographic Term:
New York (N.Y.) -- Drama.
Author(s):
Folsey, George, Jr.,

Wachs, Robert D.,

Murphy, Eddie, 1961-

Sheffield, David, 1948-

Blaustein, Barry W.,

Landis, John, 1950-

Hall, Arsenio,

Jones, James Earl,

Amos, John, 1939-

Sinclair, Madge,

Headley, Shari, 1964-

Bates, Paul,

La Salle, Eriq, 1962-

Faison, Frankie,

Calloway, Vanessa Bell, 1957-

Anderson, Louie,

Dean, Allison,

Gooding, Cuba, Jr., 1968-

Negrin, Sol, 1929-2017,

Omens, Woody,

Campbell, Malcolm,

Rodgers, Nile,

Landis, Deborah Nadoolman,
Added Corporate Author:
Eddie Murphy Productions,

Paramount Pictures Corporation,
Publisher:
Paramount Home Entertainment,
Publication Date:
2007

1988
ISBN:
9780792154549

9781415728789
Publication Information:
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, [2007]

©2007
Award Note:
American Comedy Awards, USA: 1̀989: American Comedy Award - Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (Arsenio Hall).

Image Awards, 1990: Image Award - Outstanding Motion Picture ; Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (Arsenio Hall).
Call Number:
DVD COMINGT
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