Trading Places(1983)
“They're not just getting rich... They're getting even.”
Overview
A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
Director
John Landis
Studio
Cinema Group Ventures
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$90M
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$90M
Production Companies
Cinema Group Ventures • Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Trading Places?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Trading Places (1983).
What is Trading Places about?▼
A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
Who directed Trading Places?▼
Trading Places was directed by John Landis and released in 1983. It is a comedy film.
How long is Trading Places?▼
Trading Places has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in Trading Places?▼
The cast of Trading Places includes 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 and more.
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