One of the most popular comedies of the eighties is the film "A Trip to America" (1988). The actor, who played the black prince from a fairy-tale country, played many vivid roles in the movie. The lyrical comedy has been nominated for two Academy Awards.
In the film "A Trip to America" (1988), actor Eddie Murphy starred. But he played not only a rich prince. The famous comedian changed the image several times during the filming process. Also acted and his partner in the film - actor Arsenio Hall. But first things first. Before telling about the actors of “Travel to America”, let’s recall the contents of the film. What is one of the most popular comedies featuring Eddie Murphy about?
The plot of the movie "Trip to America"
Prince Akim turned 21 years old. Parents, according to the good old tradition, found him a bride. But the heir, as it turned out, wanted to get married solely for love. He dreamed of finding a kind, smart girl. To this end, went to New York, and in the most disadvantaged area of the city. Here, he was sure that his future wife dwells. Sammy went with the prince to faraway America - his faithful friend and assistant, who did not like Akim's idea at all. But to argue with the royal person is not accepted.
The prince was in an unusual environment for himself. Together with Sammy, he settled in a third-rate hotel, and then got a job as a janitor in a restaurant. Oddly enough, he liked this work. But even more - the daughter of the owner of the institution. At first glance, the akim understood that he needed such a girl. But Lisa already has a fiancé - the narcissistic son of wealthy parents, who advertises on television a tool for styling hair. Lisa's father wanted to see him in the role of his son-in-law. It would have happened if Lisa had suddenly not paid attention to a new cleaner, an unusual guy who even manages to use a mop with a certain aristocracy and self-esteem.
Reincarnation Master
Murphy managed to create several images in one comedy more than once. But for the first time he used this method precisely in the film "A Trip to America" (1988). The actor played not only the African prince, who is in search of a suitable bride, but also several other characters. Namely: the soloist of the Sexy Chocolate band Randy Watson, the eccentric hairdresser Clarence and his Jewish client named Sol. Makeup Murphy imposed the famous cinematic circles Rick Baker. He managed to disguise the actor to such an extent that not every spectator recognized all his hypostases.
Murphy later demonstrated the extraordinary ability to transform in other films. In the movie "Norbit" he played three characters. Moreover, one of these images was female. In The Nutty Professor, the talented comedian played the role of not only the obese Sherman Klump. He played in this film the slender alter ego of the protagonist and members of the entire professorial family, including his grandmother (a total of seven characters). In the comedy The Vampire of Brooklyn, Murphy managed to create three film images: the bloodsuckers Maximilian, preacher Paulie and the white gangster Guido.
The film "A Trip to America" (1988): actors
Four roles in the comedy were played by Arsenio Hall. The actor, not inferior in comic skill even to Murphy, played Sammy, Morris, a transvestite in a bar and Rev. Brown.
The role of the king of the African state was played by James Earl Jones. The diner owner was played by John Amos. Queen (mother of Akim) - Madge Sinclair. The main female role - the chosen one of the prince - was played by Sheri Hidley. Also played in the film: Eric La Salle, Cuba Gooding, Paul Bates, Allison Dean, Frankie Faison, Sheela Johnson, Jake Steinfeld, Ralph Bellamy, Don Amici, Elaine Kagan and others.
Reviews
Almost thirty years have passed since the release of the movie "Trip to America." Reviews of this comedy are all the same enthusiastic. The plot is based on a kind, funny story, which, rather, resembles a fairy tale. Such films are popular at all times. Critics at one time praised the work of the crew. At the Oscars, the film was nominated in the categories of Best Makeup and Best Costumes.