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7.5
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David Mühle
rated 7

Supporting performances by Jamie Lee Curtis and Denholm Elliott are strong, though the film sometimes leans into stereotypes. The climactic commodities trading scene is clever but potentially confusing. Despite these drawbacks, “Trading Places” re...

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rated 8

Saturday Night Live activist Murphy, capitalising on the promise he showed in 48 HRS, steals the show as the quick-witted Billy Ray Valentine in what is certainly more mainstream fare than the earlier SNL staffed capers...

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Carola Paro
rated 5

Helt okej men inget mästerverk. Men funkar för stunden.

2 years ago

Cast & Crew

John Landis
As Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
John Landis
Director
Dan Aykroyd
As Louis Winthorpe III
Giancarlo Esposito
As Cellmate #2
Ralph Bellamy
As Randolph Duke
Frank Oz
As Corrupt Cop
Eddie Murphy
As Billy Ray Valentine
Jim Belushi
As Harvey

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Trading Places is a classic comedy film that follows the lives of two men, Louis Winthorpe III (Dan Aykroyd) and Billy Ray Valentine (Eddie Murphy), who are brought together by a bet between two wealthy brothers, Randolph and Mortimer Duke (Ralph Bellamy and Don Ameche). The brothers, who own a successful commodities trading company, switch the men's lives without their knowledge or consent, with Louis being demoted to a street beggar and Billy being promoted to a high-powered executive. As the two men navigate their new roles, they discover the true nature of their situation and set out to exact revenge on the Dukes. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including Ophelia (Jamie Lee Curtis), a prostitute with a heart of gold, and Coleman (Denholm Elliott), Winthorpe's loyal butler. With its witty dialogue and hilarious performances, Trading Places remains a timeless comedy classic.

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What movies are similar to Trading Places? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Trading Places include Top Secret!, Airplane!, Porky's II: The Next Day, Life of Brian, Maybe Baby, Comfort and Joy.

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Trading Places was released in theaters on June 7, 1983.