Trading Places
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- 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....
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- Starring
- Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche, Denholm Elliott
- Director(s)
- John Landis
- Distributor(s)
- Paramount
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 118 min.
Critic Reviews
Boston Globe | Jay CarrAdd Critic to Favorites
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]Read the full review
Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
But what's most visible in the movie is the engaging acting. Murphy and Aykroyd are perfect foils for each other.Read the full review
Variety | Staff (Not Credited)Add Critic to Favorites
Trading Places is a light romp geared up by the schtick shifted by Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy.Read the full review
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