Trading Places (1983)

Directed by:
John Landis

Written by:
Timothy Harris
Herschel Weingrod

Plot:
Mortimer and Randolph Duke are commodity brokers who enjoy a little wager now and then. For the latest bet, Randolph believes they can take a common criminal and make him a successful businessman in the company. The criminal, Billy Ray, is to be given the job and home of Louis, who in turn is set up for crimes he didn't commit, to see if he resorts to crime once he's lost his rich environment and friends.

Genres: Comedy
Countries: United States
Languages: English
Runtime: 118

Alternative titles:

Black or White

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Cast:

Dan Aykroyd... Louis Winthorpe III

Eddie Murphy... Billy Ray Valentine

Jamie Lee Curtis... Ophelia

Bill Cobbs... Bartender

James Belushi... Harvey

Paul Gleason... Clarence Beeks

Afemo Omilami... Longshoreman

Philip Bosco... Doctor

Giancarlo Esposito... Cellmate #2

Frank Oz... Corrupt Cop