And who are you? : | [in audience to Akeem] I ain't saying Clay ain't bad. I don't know you what you come to do, but *I* come to praise the name! I bet you learned all that stuff fighting lions and tigers and shit. Man, you lyin'. Here's what you need to know about the big screen legend who inspired him. : Prince Akeem Hey, what's up, brother? Prince Akeem King Jaffe Joffer If you want to keep working here, stay off the drugs. Clarence Cleo McDowell : But how can a man get excited about a woman he's never seen? Coming to America (1988) - IMDb I am not sure if I am ready. Where's the spoon? Pick one and let's go home. King Jaffe Joffer There they go, every time I start talkin 'bout boxing, a white man got to pull Rocky Marciano out their ass. Knocked the wind out of me, yes he did. Wrong. Coming to America (1988) Cast and Crew - Cast Photos and Info Saul : Whatever food you like. : I wanted you to love me for who I am. : The restaurant is called McDowell's, a parody of McDonald's, but the manual actually says McDonald's on it. [shouting from the outside fire escape of his apartment in a rough part of Queens, New York], 392 S 5th Street, Brooklyn, New York, USA. 'Coming to America' Cast Then and Now: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and Yes! Clarence : I'm just saying I stopped liking Cassius Clay once he changed his name to Moh-hammad Ali! Coming 2 America Interview with Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall - The Root : : Prince Akeem 'Coming to America' turns 30: Creators break down the film's most Semmi Morris 'Coming 2 America' finally has a release date. Voice Yeah. 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. Prince Akeem Prince Akeem Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, head makeup artist: Los Angeles (as Bernadine Anderson), assistant hairstylist: Los Angeles (as Bill Howard), assistant makeup artist: Los Angeles (as Robin Levine), special makeup: Los Angeles (as Jim Leonard), special makeup: Los Angeles (as Margaret Beserra), special makeup effects artist (uncredited), second second assistant director: Los Angeles (as Tomaz Remel), second second assistant director: Los Angeles (as Tracy Rosenthal), dga trainee (as Michael-McCloud Thompson), additional second assistant director (uncredited), set designer: Los Angeles (as Gil Clayton), assistant property master: Los Angeles (as Stan W. Cockerell), set designer: Los Angeles (as Erin Cummins), set designer: Los Angeles (as Larry Hubbs), swing gang: Los Angeles (as Lou Mugavero), assistant property master: Los Angeles (as Kenny Swenson Jr.), supervising sound editor: Los Angeles (as Richard C. Franklin Jr.), re-recording mixer: Los Angeles (as William Gazecki Thiederman), sound editor: Los Angeles (as Lenny Geschke), sound editor: Los Angeles (as Charles E. Smith), special effects contact lenses (uncredited), matte artist: Los Angeles / special visual effects, matte special rigging: Los Angeles (as Lawrence Shuler), matte photography: Los Angeles / special visual effects, generator operator: New York (as Joe Banks), camera operator: Los Angeles (as Phil Caplan), assistant chief lighting technician: Los Angeles, assistant chief lighting technician: New York, chief lighting technician: New York (as John DeBlau), camera operator: Los Angeles (as Douglas H. Knapp), electrician: New York (as Peter Petraglia), assistant editor: Los Angeles (as John A. Haggar), assistant editor: Los Angeles (as Walter A. Hekking), apprentice editor: Los Angeles (as Markus A. Schaub), additional orchestrations: Los Angeles (as Albert Olson), executive producer: soundtrack album (uncredited), music recording engineer: songs (uncredited), transportation coordinator: New York (as Tom Reilly), assistant to producers: New York (as Pam Cederquist), production assistant (as Kenneth H. Frith), assistant: Messrs. Wachs & Lipsky (as Marilyn Gill-Trenkle), assistant production accountant: New York, production assistant (as Enrico Mastracchi-Manes), assistant choreographer: Los Angeles (as Cindy Montoya), production financial consultant: Los Angeles (as James Turner), assistant production accountant: Los Angeles, production accountant: Los Angeles (as Janet Wattles), the filmmakers wish to thank (as Richard Hilton), the filmmakers wish to thank (as Baba Olatunji). : Cassius Clay was a bad motherfucker! : 25 Jun 2023 10:20:47 Eddie Murphy - Wikipedia Coming 2 America - Wikipedia Lisa McDowell Just a man I met in the restroom. Let me get this straight. It is normal to feel anxiety about meeting your queen. Clarence Only God above, the Hugh Hefner on high, can make it for ya! [to hold-up man] He says; "Is there something wrong with the soup? Sir, where can one go to find nice women here? Amen. Know what Frank told me? : A woman suitable for a king. . King Jaffe Joffer Lisa McDowell Ever since I was born, I've been trained to serve you. : : : The next scene, the whiskers are two-toned and are more than what was cut. I was so nervous, I became nauseous. Led by Eddie Murphy, the Coming 2 America cast also sees the return of several Coming to America actors along with new characters and some exciting cameos. Prince Akeem [still hopping on one leg] That is the way it has always been with men of power. Clarence We shall return to Zamunda at once. : I fall on the ground, right. : 89 likes, 2 comments - Movie Scout (@realmoviescout) on Instagram: "Coming to America (1988): In what could very well be Eddie Murphy's best movie, Coming to Ameri . Yes, Lord! King Jaffe Joffer The Impact. I walk around the corner, a man walk up, hit me in my chest, right. What happened to Amazon releasing on Dec 18? Lisa McDowell Eddie Murphy plays two roles in this late '90s comedy that also stars Steve Martin, Robert Downey Jr. and Heather Graham. Release Dates : Prince Akeem : , You a little late for the Christmas pageant. Prince Akeem I walkin' down the street minding my own business, just walking on. Just for once, I would like to cook for myself and take care of myself, dress myself, wipe my own backside. : Lisa McDowell Mmm-hmm! Dave Chappelle Wanted to Play This 'Coming 2 America' Character Until Joe Louis was seventy-five years old when he fought! Ha! : Coming to America (1988) Cast & Crew. Lisa McDowell King Jaffe Joffer : [thinks] Yes! You should change the name outside from My-T-Sharp to The Three Putzes. Lisa McDowell His brothers are Charlie Murphy & Vernon Lynch Jr. Eddie. Hey, fuck you! For instance, do you have a favourite food? 'Coming to America' Cast Then and Now: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and : Prince Akeem and he said 'Ooops, I thought you were some body else.'. They can take the picture, but you can't make it! : [briefly looks around at the crowds cheering them], [touching the lion skin that King Jaffe is wearing], [to a baby elephant in the palace garden], [tries to hail a cab by stepping directly in front of it and holding up his hand in a commanding way]. But, father, what if I do not love her? @ heavier_things. Chair number two will be ready in a second. Prince Akeem But it is also tradition that times *must* and always do change, my friend. Most amusing, sir. Patrice McDowell Eddie Murphy Rejected Ryan Coogler's Idea for 'Coming to America Son, I know we never had a talk about this but I always assumed that you had sex with your bathers. Eddie Murphy And Arsenio Hall's Coming To America Characters: Who Plays Can I get an "Amen"? : FUCK YOU! Can I get an "Ahe-men"? : Oha Randy Watson Feelin' good. Coming To America Was The First Movie In Which Eddie Murphy Played Multiple Characters. : Prince Akeem : Prince Akeem Prince Akeem : : Would you really have given up all of this just for me? : Who the fuck is this asshole? You mean Akeem's the Prince? : Arf! : Queen Aoleon : Prince Akeem Imani Izzi Rocky Marciano was good, but compared to Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano ain't shit! : Imani Izzi In the first. Jackie Burch . Hugh Hefner! Especially with women. Darryl Jenks I have recently been placed in charge of garbage. : Do you have any that requires disposal? We desire a room. Cleo McDowell : However, that is actually the joke, since McDowell's has deliberately copied every aspect of McDonald's (as evidenced by the guy taking pictures of the restaurant earlier in the film), it would not be surprising that Mr. McDowell would have a copy of the manual. Prince Akeem : : The iconic Eddie Murphy film turns 30 Tuesday. Morris What is that? Prince Akeem : Well, that's where you messed up, son, you can't go to no bar to find a nice woman. Whatever you like. I will be forced to thrash you. Prince Akeem Woof! : Queen Aoleon Semmi What about Joe Louis? Good morning, Your Highness. : : Queen Aoleon Brown Rose Bearer AND FUCK YOU! : He lives off his father's invention. 11 Videos 99+ Photos Comedy Romance 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. Ha! What's everybody yelling about? [getting out] Prince Akeem : : : Why are you hugging him? [Prince Akeem is recognised by an awestruck Zamundan immigrant who has his photo taken with him]. : Imani Izzi No. : : Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall told Jimmy Kimmel that Paramount forced them to cast Louie Anderson in their 1988 comedy classic "Coming to America." You know how to mop don't you? I don't give a fuck what he change his name to. So why did you come here? Morris Heyyy, it's the boys from Africa, how y'all doin this evenin'? Prince Akeem Bark like a dog. Murphy plays Akeem Joffer, an African king who learns that he has a son and grooms him to be a proper prince, even though his birth daughter has the . He's the Prince. But I would like to know about you. Sat 6 Mar 2021 10.00 EST. : : 'Coming 2 America': Sexual Chocolate, best nods to original (spoilers) He gonna always be Clay to me. Clarence Prince Akeem Prince Akeem From its comedy to its costuming and overall impact, it was a game changer for the film . Prince Akeem King Jaffe Joffer His mamma call him Clay, imma call him Clay. Mike Tyson! And I look up and it's Dr. Martin Luther King. Just between me and you, how old is Joe Louis?" : What about Darryl? What? Prince Akeem : Arf! | : Prince Akeem The funniest parts of Coming to America are easily the scenes in which Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are transformed into the movie's most unforgettable minor characters: Clarence, Saul,. Wait a second, wait a second! Ha! You must be outta your God-damned mind! Apparently these are the best women Queens has to offer. Prince Akeem Joy! I am very happy to be here! : It's a long way to travel. : Rocky Marciano was good, but compared to Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano ain't shit. And if a man wants to be called Muhammad Ali, Goddamit, this is a free country, you should respect his wishes, and call the man Muhammad Ali!