Trading Places 1983

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A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.

Dan Aykroyd

as Louis Winthorpe III

Eddie Murphy

as Billy Ray Valentine

Ralph Bellamy

as Randolph Duke

Don Ameche

as Mortimer Duke

Denholm Elliott

as Coleman

Jamie Lee Curtis

as Ophelia

Paul Gleason

as Clarence Beeks

Frank Oz

as Corrupt Cop

Jim Belushi

as Harvey

Kristin Holby

as Penelope Witherspoon

Director:

John Landis

Writer:

Timothy Harris, Herschel Weingrod

Genres:

Comedy

Release Date:

1983 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

116 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Trading Places

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Dan Aykroyd

as Louis Winthorpe III

Eddie Murphy

as Billy Ray Valentine

Ralph Bellamy

as Randolph Duke

Don Ameche

as Mortimer Duke

Denholm Elliott

as Coleman

Jamie Lee Curtis

as Ophelia

Paul Gleason

as Clarence Beeks

Frank Oz

as Corrupt Cop

Jim Belushi

as Harvey

Kristin Holby

as Penelope Witherspoon

Alfred Drake

as President of Exchange

Bo Diddley

as Pawnbroker

Al Franken

as Baggage Handler #1

Tom Davis

as Baggage Handler #2

Maurice Woods

as Duke & Duke Employee

Richard D. Fisher, Jr.

as Duke & Duke Employee

Anthony DiSabatino

as Duke & Duke Employee

Bonnie Behrend

as Duke & Duke Employee

Sunnie Merrill

as Duke & Duke Employee

James Newell

as Duke & Duke Employee

Mary St. John

as Duke & Duke Employee

Bonnie Tremena

as Duke & Duke Employee

David Schwartz

as Duke & Duke Employee

Tom Degidon

as Duke Domestic

William Magerman

as Duke Domestic

Alan Dellay

as Duke Domestic

Florence Anglin

as Duke Domestic

Ray D'Amore

as Duke Domestic

Bobra Suiter

as Duke Domestic

Herb Peterson

as Duke Domestic

Sue Dugan

as Duke Domestic

Walt Gorney

as Duke Domestic

B. Constance Barry

as Duke Domestic

P. Jay Sidney

as Heritage Club Doorman

Avon Long

as Ezra

Tom Mardirosian

as Officer Pantuzzi

Charles Brown

as Officer Reynolds

Nicholas Guest

as Harry

John Bedford Lloyd

as Andrew

Tony Sherer

as Philip

Robert Earl Jones

as Attendant

Robert E. Lee

as Cop #1

Peter Hock

as Cop #2

Clint Smith

as Doo Rag Lenny

Ron Taylor

as Big Black Guy

James D. Turner

as Even Bigger Black Guy

Giancarlo Esposito

as Cellmate #2

Steve Hofvendahl

as Cellmate #3

James Eckhouse

as Guard

Gwyllum Evans

as President of Heritage Club

Eddie Jones

as Cop #3

John McCurry

as Cop #4

Michelle Mais

as Hooker #1

Barra Khan

as Hooker #2

Bill Cobbs

as Bartender

Joshua Daniel

as Party Goer

Jacques Sandulescu

as Creepy Man

W.B. Brydon

as Bank Manager

Margaret H. Flynn

as Duke & Duke Receptionist

Kelly Curtis

as Muffy

Tracey K. Shaffer

as Constance

Susan Fallender

as Bunny

Lucianne Buchanan

as President's Mistress

Jed Gillin

as Jr. Executive #2

Jimmy Raitt

as Ophelia's Client

Kate Taylor

as Duke's Secretary

Philip Bosco

as Doctor

Bill Boggs

as Newscaster

Deborah Reagan

as Harvey's Girlfriend

Don McLeod

as Gorilla

Stephen Stucker

as Stationmaster

Richard Hunt

as Wilson

Paul Austin

as Trader #1

John Randolph Jones

as Trader #2

Jack Davidson

as Trader #3

Bernie McInerney

as Trader #4

Maurice Copeland

as Secretary of Agriculture

Ralph Clanton

as Official #1

Bryan Clark

as Official #2

Gary Klar

as Longshoreman

Afemo Omilami

as Longshoreman

Donna Palmer

as Gladys

Barry Dennen

as Demitri

Murray Bandel

as Man at Police Station (uncredited)

Benjean

as Stray Dog (uncredited)

John Black

as Man Sitting on Couch at Party (uncredited)

John Landis

as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)

Shirley Levine

as Bag Lady (uncredited)

Charles Pendelton

as Cop (uncredited)

Yvonna Russell

as Girl in Park (uncredited)

Jan Saint

as Man in Police Station (uncredited)

Arleen Sorkin

as Woman at Party (uncredited)

Ronald Sylvers

as Rolls Royce Driver (uncredited)

Marlene Willoughby

as Woman Passed Out on Couch (uncredited)

Jim Gallagher

as Duke & Duke Employee

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