Revealing mistake: While Akeem is getting his hair cut, you can see the reflection of the white character he plays in the mirror. It is quite obviously a stand-in, with a fatter face and different glasses. (00:33:45)
Coming to America (1988)
Ending / spoiler
Directed by: John Landis
Starring: Eddie Murphy, James Earl Jones, John Amos, Arsenio Hall, Paul Bates, Shari Headley
Akeem marries Lisa in Zamunda.
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More mistakes in Coming to America
Prince Akeem: I am Akeem.
Lisa McDowell: It's nice to meet you, Akeem.
Prince Akeem: I have recently been placed in charge of garbage. Do you have any that requires disposal?
Lisa McDowell: No. It's totally empty.
Prince Akeem: When it fills up, call me. I will take it out most urgently.
Lisa McDowell: That's good to know.
Prince Akeem: When you think of garbage, think of Akeem.
More trivia for Coming to America
Question: How much money did Prince Akeem give to the homeless Randolph and Mortimer Duke from "Trading Places" (1983)?
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Answer: Unknown since we can't see the denomination. But at least a couple thousand dollars.
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