Released in 1988, (originally titled Coming to America ) is a landmark romantic comedy directed by John Landis and based on an original story by its star, Eddie Murphy . The film follows Prince Akeem Joffer of the fictional African kingdom of Zamunda, who travels to Queens, New York, to find a wife who will love him for who he is rather than his royal status. Movie Summary and Plot
: To get closer to her, he and Semmi take low-paying jobs at "McDowell’s," a local burger joint owned by Lisa's father, which humorously parodies McDonald's. Un PrГncipe en Nueva York
: The secret of Akeem's identity eventually comes out when King Jaffe arrives in New York looking for him. Despite the deception, Lisa eventually realizes Akeem's sincerity, leading to a royal wedding in Zamunda where Akeem chooses Lisa as his queen. Production and Cast Coming to America (1988) - IMDb Released in 1988, (originally titled Coming to America