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Trading Places

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Trading Places
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R,1hr 58min
Genre:
Comedy
Released:
June 1, 1983
Director:
John Landis
Distributor:
Paramount Pictures
Starring:
Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Ralph Bellamy  ...more
Synopsis: The "nature-nurture" theory that motivated so many Three Stooges comedies is the basis of John Landis's hit comedy. The fabulously wealthy but morally bankrupt Duke brothers (Ralph Bellamy and Don Ameche) make a one-dollar bet over heredity vs. environment. Curious as to what might happen if different lifestyles were reversed, they arrange for impoverished street hustler Billy Ray Valentine (Eddie Murphy) to be placed in the lap of luxury and trained for a cushy career in commodities brokerage. Simultaneously, ... Full Synopsis
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Jay Carr, Boston Globe
It's easily the best of the movies I've seen by the various "Saturday Night Live" alumni, and part of the reason it's funny and satisfying is that it doesn't strain. [09 Jun 1983] Full Review
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66
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out of 100
Based on 9 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Eddie Murphy
Billy Ray Valentine
Dan Aykroyd
Louis Winthorpe III
Ralph Bellamy
Randolph Duke
Don Ameche
Mortimer Duke
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Eddie Murphy Murphy dazzled on "Saturday Night Live" with his portrayal of stars ranging from Stevie...
2. Eddie Murphy Someone should really put Eddie Murphy and Will Ferrell in a movie together. It...
7. Dan Aykroyd Aykroyd is no star, but he's one of the best co-stars in the business. Even during...
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