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Fake Identity | New York City
Prince Akeem, heir to the throne of Zamunda, leaves the tropical paradise kingdom in search of his queen. What better place than Queens, New York, to find his bride? Joined by his loyal servant and friend, Semmi, Akeem attempts to blend in as an ordinary American and begin his search.
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Prince Akeem, heir to the throne of Zamunda, leaves the tropical paradise kingdom in search of his queen. What better place than Queens, New York, to find his bride? Joined by his loyal servant and friend, Semmi, Akeem attempts to blend in as an ordinary American and begin his search.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | 1990 | Arsenio
Outstanding Motion Picture | 1988 | John
Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | 1989 | Arsenio
1989 | Nile
Most Quoted Movie | 2016
Favorite Movie Actor | 1989 | Eddie
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture | 1988 | Eddie
Budget 30,000,000 USD
Box Office Collection 288,752,301 USD
After the make-up and clothing was applied for the Jewish character Saul, Eddie Murphy wanted to test the make-up and costume out. He got a golf cart and drove from one studio department to another in Paramount Studios. He would get out of the cart and say in his regular voice, "Hi. I'm Eddie Murphy." No one believed him.
This was the first time Eddie Murphy played multiple characters in the same film, inspired by Peter Sellers who did the same in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964). This would become a trademark of Murphy.
The homeless men that receive the money from Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) are the Duke brothers (Ralph Bellamy and Don Ameche) from Trading Places (1983) (also directed by John Landis). In that movie, Billy Ray Valentine (Murphy) was responsible for The Dukes losing their fortune. The Dukes theme from the movie can be heard in the background. Apparently, Landis didn't like the idea because it would be too self-referential, even though he is known for breaking the fourth wall in his movies. It led to a conflict with producer George Folsey Jr., until star Eddie Murphy decided that it was a great idea.
Cuba Gooding Jr. shot a scene in which his character (Boy Getting Haircut) tells Clarence that he does not have the money to pay for his haircut. Clarence responds by shaving a bald patch out of the boy's hair. But to Gooding's disappointment, the scene was deleted.
John Landis and Eddie Murphy did not get along, and Murphy vowed to never work with Landis again. The two later reconciled, and Murphy personally asked Landis to direct Beverly Hills Cop III (1994).
"Prince Akeem: [shouting from the outside fire escape of his apartment in a rough part of Queens, New York] Good morning, my neighbors! Voice: Hey, fuck you! Prince Akeem: [blissfully ignorant of what this means] Yes! Yes! Fuck you too!"
"King Jaffe Joffer: Do not alert him to my presence. I shall deal with him myself."
