Where was Coming to America filmed?
1988 film, directed by John Landis.
- New York City
The story is set in New York City, so the filming stayed close to the setting.
Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed
- Set in
- New York City; Queens; Zamunda
- Filmed in
- New York City
About Coming to America
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- Released
- 1988
- Director
- John Landis
- Cast
- Eddie MurphyJames Earl JonesMadge SinclairJohn AmosArsenio HallShari HeadleyEriq La SalleSamuel L. JacksonDon AmecheRalph Bellamy
- Genre
- Romantic Comedy
The story
In the wealthy African nation of Zamunda, crown prince Akeem Joffer grows weary of his pampered lifestyle and wishes to do more for himself without servants at his every whim.
Beginning their search for Akeem's bride, Akeem and Semmi are invited by local barber shop owner Clarence to a rally raising money for the neighborhood.
Akeem agrees to accompany the two of them along with Lisa's sister, Patrice, on a double-date to a basketball game where he is recognized by an immigrant from Zamunda.
Famous lines from Coming to America
Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.
Excuse me?Landlord
Hey, fuck you!Neighbor
We desire a room.Prince Akeem
We will take the room!Prince Akeem
Yes, yes. Fuck you too!Akeem
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