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Coming to America

Call Number

  • DVD COMEDY (CEN, EAS)

Edition

Special collector's edition.

Languages

In English or French, with optional English, Spanish or Portuguese subtitles; closed-captioned.

Performers

Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, John Amos, Madge Sinclair, Shari Headley, Paul Bates, Eriq La Salle, Frankie Faison, Vanessa Bell, Louie Anderson, Allison Dean, Samuel L. Jackson.

Publication Information

Hollywood, CA : Paramount Pictures, [2017]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (116 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R.

Summary

An African prince travels to Queens, New York, in search of a woman to become his princess. In disguise as an impoverished immigrant, the pampered prince relishes the chance to test his mettle in the urban wilderness.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 1988.

Special features: 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.

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