To America — Coming

as Cleo McDowell, the ambitious owner of McDowell's. Shari Headley as Lisa McDowell, Akeem’s love interest.

as Prince Akeem (and several other roles, including Saul and Randy Watson). Coming To America

as Semmi (and other roles like Reverend Brown). as Cleo McDowell, the ambitious owner of McDowell's

as King Jaffe Joffer, Akeem’s stern and regal father. as Cleo McDowell

Released in 1988, is a classic romantic comedy directed by John Landis . The film is celebrated as a seminal work in Eddie Murphy’s career , featuring his signature humor and versatile acting. Plot Overview