Film · 1983
Trading Places
Directed by John Landis · starring Denholm Elliott, Dan Aykroyd and Ralph Bellamy
- 1 h 56 min
- 15
- Comedy
USA
- Released in the UK 8 December 1983
- 7.0 Users6 votes
Synopsis
The fun begins when the rich and greedy Duke Brothers (Don Ameche and Ralph Bellamy) wager a bet over whether born loser Valentine (Eddie Murphy) could become as successful as the priggish Winthorpe (Dan Akroyd) if circumstances were reversed.
Where to watch Trading Places
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 116 min1 hour and 56 minutes
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is Trading Places?
- 1 hour and 56 minutes (116 minutes).
- When was Trading Places released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 8 December 1983.
- Who directed Trading Places?
- John Landis.
- Who is in Trading Places?
- It stars Denholm Elliott, Dan Aykroyd, Ralph Bellamy and Don Ameche.
- Where can I watch Trading Places?
- In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Paramount+ and with a channel on Apple TV and a channel on Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (17)-
Denholm Elliott Coleman
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Dan Aykroyd Louis Winthorpe III
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Ralph Bellamy Randolph Duke
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Don Ameche Mortimer Duke
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Eddie Murphy Billy Ray Valentine
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Giancarlo Esposito Cellmate
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John Bedford Lloyd Andrew
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Frank Oz Cop
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Eddie Jones Cop #3
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Bill Cobbs Bartender
- Director
- John Landis
Reviews
7.0 6 votes
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Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1984 1 nomination
- Golden Globes 1984 2 nominations
- BAFTA Awards 1984 2 of 3 nominations Won: Film Best Supporting Actor, Film Best Supporting Actress
Soundtrack
All 11 songsIf you liked Trading Places
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