Translation and subtitles by PEPPER & LALASPAIN *** SONG LIVES FOR EVER ***
Good morning,
Your Highness.
Good morning,
Your Highness.
Good morning,
Your Highness.
Happy Birthday,
Your Highness.
Yes, it is my birthday.
Oha, it is
my 21st birthday.
Just once, might I use
the bathroom by myself?
Most amusing, sir.
Wipers!
The royal penis
is clean,
Your Highness.
His highness must be
excited today.
Why?
Today is
your 21st birthday.
You meet
your wife-to-be.
How can a man
get excited
about a woman
he's never seen?
He certainly is quiet
this morning.
He looks sad.
Is something
troubling you, son?
No, father.
Son, please.
I'm more than the exalted
ruler of this land
and master
of all I survey.
I'm also
a concerned dad.
Well, father...
Just a moment.
What?
I think
he's coming to talk.
Wait, akeem.
Rose bearers!
Akeem, come sit.
Now, my son...
You've grown a mustache.
Jaffe...
It's been a year.
So, what is it, my son?
First,
it is things like this.
What?
The rose petals.
You're the son
of a king.
Why not walk
on the petals of roses?
Without rose petals,
I'd still be
the king's son.
It is settled.
From this day forth,
anyone who throws roses
at my son's feet
will answer to me.
Father, it is not just that.
It's everything,
the cooking, the pampering,
the dressing, the bathing.
Actually, I rather enjoy
the bathing,
but just for once,
I'd like to cook
for myself, dress myself,
wipe my own backside.
Why can't I
find my own wife?
Aha, so that's it.
We have gone
to a great deal of trouble
to select for you
a very fine wife.
Since the day she was born,
she was taught to...
Walk, speak
and think as a queen.
What if
I do not love her?
It's normal to feel anxiety
about your queen.
When I met your father,
I was terrified.
I must admit,
I was frightened, too.
I was so nervous
I became nauseous,
but over the years,
I have grown to love
your father very much.
So, you see,
there is a fine line
between love and nausea.
I understand,
father,
but when I marry,
I want the woman to love me
for who I am.
Who?
I am a man
who's never tied his shoes.
Wrong.
You are a prince
who has never tied his shoes.
Believe me,
I tied my own shoes once.
It is overrated.
Good morning,
your majesty.
It is beautiful
in Zamunda.
And, semmi,
what is it now?
You look especially radiant,
your grace.
Is that so?
I was remarking
the other day
what lovely skin
the queen has.
Semmi, do you not
have somewhere you should go?
Yes!
I'm taking the birthday boy
for his workout.
Excuse me, father...
And mother.
Have a good day,
my son.
Akeem, what happened
to the rose bearers?
Defend yourself,
you sweat
from a baboon's balls.
You can have a woman
who'll obey you,
but you'd rather
have a woman
who has an opinion?
Only dogs obey.
If you love
your wife,
you will value
her opinion.
Hippopotamus shit!
You're the heir
to the throne of Zamunda.
Your wife need only have
a pretty face, a firm backside,
and big breasts
like casaba melons.
You'd share your bed and fortune
with a beautiful fool?
That's how it is
with men of power.
It is tradition.
It is also tradition
that times must
and always do change, my friend.
Get your royal engagement
t-shirt!
Step forth! Get your
royal engagement t-shirt!
These really are
delicious.
Yes, thank you.
Here,
try our vintage.
Your majesty.
I am colonel izzi,
and today,
with your blessing,
I offer my daughter
to your son.
My blessing is granted.
Let the courtship commence.
Pardon me.
Step aside, please.
Coming through!
Excuse me!
Out of the way!
Greetings, great prince.
Presenting
miss Imani izzi.
♪ She's your queen-to-be ♪
♪ a queen-to-be forever ♪
♪ a queen who'll do whatever ♪
♪ his highness desires ♪
♪ she's your queen-to-be ♪
♪ a vision of perfection ♪
♪ an object of affection ♪
♪ to quench your royal fire ♪
♪ completely free
from infection ♪
♪ to be used
at your discretion ♪
♪ waiting only
for your direction ♪
♪ your queen-to-be ♪♪
May I talk to you alone
for a moment, please?
Excuse us...
For a moment.
So...
Am I not all
you dreamed I would be?
You're fine.
Beautiful.
It's just if we're
going to be married,
I thought we should
get acquainted.
I've been trained
to serve you
since I was born.
I would like
to know about you.
What do you like?
Whatever you like.
What kind of music
do you like?
Whatever kind
of music you like.
I know what I like,
and I know you know what I like
because you are trained
to know what I like.
But I'd like to know
what you like.
Do you have a favorite food?
Yes.
Good! What is
your favorite food?
Whatever food
you like.
This is impossible.
From this moment on,
I command you
not to obey me.
No.
Are you saying that no matter
what I tell you to do,
you will do?
Yes, Your Highness.
Anything I say,
you'll do?
Yes, Your Highness.
Bark like a dog.
Arf arf arf arf
arf arf arf.
A big dog.
Woof woof woof woof.
Hop on one leg.
Woof woof woof
woof woof woof.
Make a noise like
an orangutan.
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
ooh ooh ooh ooh.
I see the two of you
are getting along.
Ooh ooh ooh
ooh ooh ooh.
Excuse me
for a moment.
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh.
Fine girl, isn't she?
I told you not to worry.
Father.
About this wedding...
Ahem.
The guests are waiting,
your majesty.
Let them wait!
I'm talking
to my son.
Come...
Let's go
for a stroll.
Hello, barbar.
Time does fly fast,
my son.
It seems only yesterday
I ordered your
first diaper changed.
Now you're a man
about to be married.
She will give you
much pleasure,
don't you think?
I am not sure
if I am ready.
Son, I know we never
talked about this,
but I always assumed
you had sex
with your bathers.
I know I do.
It's not that, father.
It's just that
I'm 21 years old,
and I've never
left Zamunda.
I have yet to experience
the outside world.
So you want to
sow your royal oats.
No, it's not that...
You're right!
Get out,
see the world,
fulfill every
erotic desire.
In 40 days, you
will come back
and marry Imani.
But, father...
It is settled.
May I have
your attention, please?
The wedding
will proceed in 40 days.
You may go now.
Good night.
Oha, prepare
the royal baggage.
My son's
going on a trip.
Prepare the royal baggage!
This trip is
an excellent idea.
40 days of fornication.
Semmi. I have
something else in mind.
Tell no one of this.
I intend to find my bride.
What's wrong with
the one you have now?
Didn't you want
to rip her clothes off
right then and there?
I want a woman that will arouse
my intellect and my loins.
Where will you
find her?
In America!
The land is so big.
The choice is so infinite.
Where shall we go,
Los Angeles
or New York?
Fate will decide.
Heads, New York.
Tails, Los Angeles.
We go to New York.
Where in New York can
one find a woman with grace,
elegance, taste and culture?
A woman suitable
for a king.
Queens.
No one can know
I am royalty.
We must seem no different
than the average man.
I won't say anything.
Halt!
You dumb fuck!
Take us to queens
at once!
Are you sure you guys
want to go to queens?
Rich fellows like you
should be in Manhattan,
staying at the Waldorf
or the palace.
The palace sounds good.
Take us there.
No. I want queens.
We're not rich.
We're ordinary
African students.
Whatever you say.
What part of queens
you want?
Take us to
the most common part.
That's easy. If there's anything
queens has a lot of,
it's common parts.
What does
dumb fuck mean?
This shitty enough for you?
Yes, this is perfect.
Fascinating!
Semmi, look at this.
America
is great indeed.
Imagine a country so free,
one can throw glass
on the streets.
You must be
out of your minds!
You're crazy!
Listen. Real Americans!
Sugar ray Robinson's
the greatest fighter
that ever lived.
What about Joe Louis?
The brown bomber!
That was
a great boxer!
Damn right!
I suppose nobody's
ever heard of Cassius Clay?
Got a point.
He was a bad motherfucker.
I ain't saying
Clay ain't bad.
I stopped liking him
once he changed his name
to Muhammad Ali.
Wait a second.
A man has a right
to change his name
to whatever he wants
to change it to.
If a man wants
to be called Muhammad Ali,
this is a free country.
You should respect his wishes,
and call him
Muhammad Ali.
I'm going
to call him Clay.
That's right.
I say Clay.
Get out.
He always be Clay to me.
I don't care what
he changed his name to.
Then you're a putz,
all three of you.
You should change
the name outside
to the three putzes.
What the fuck
do you want?
We desire a room.
Better not
waste my time.
You got money?
Come on in,
gentlemen.
Yo, man,
get the big bag!
Yeah!
Excuse me
if I was brusque.
Sometimes we get boo-boos
in here without a dollar
to their name.
Obviously you came
on another boat.
We seek meager
accommodations.
Excuse me?
We require a room
that is very poor.
Hey, stu!
Your rent's due,
motherfucker!
Don't be pulling that falling
down the stairs shit on me!
Are you conscious?
Every month,
the same damn thing.
I'm telling you
the truth.
All right,
here we are.
There's only one bathroom
on this floor,
so you're going
to have to share it.
We got
an insect problem,
but you boys from Africa
are used to that.
And another thing,
don't use the elevator.
It's a death trap.
This is the place
I was telling you about.
It's real fucked up.
Got just one window
facing a brick wall.
Used to rent it
to a blind man.
Damn shame what they did
to that dog.
We will take the room.
Yes!
Behold, semmi.
Life. Real life!
A thing we
have been denied
for far too long.
Good morning,
my neighbors!
Hey, fuck you!
Yes, yes!
Fuck you, too!
Ha ha! Mighty fine!
Yeah.
Come to my house!
I'm beginning to suspect
these are the people
that stole our luggage.
You want to buy
some toothbrushes?
This is some fly
personal hygiene equipment.
I've got
a hell of hair dryer.
Thief!
Stop, thief!
Come back!
Let him go.
But those things
belong to us.
We're well rid
of them.
Let them wear
our princely robes.
Let us dress
as new yorkers.
♪ You know what I'm saying? ♪
♪ You know
I know it's real ♪
♪ but they don't know
that you know I know the deal ♪♪
I feel like
a complete idiot.
Do not
be ridiculous.
You can be all the things
you've always wanted to be.
Beautiful. Sexy.
It's easy as 1, 2, 3.
♪ Just let your soul glow ♪
♪ just let it shine through ♪
♪ just let
your soul glow, baby ♪
♪ feel it so silky smooth ♪
♪ just let it shine through ♪
♪ just let
your soul glow ♪♪
Soul glo.
Perhaps I should cut off
my prince's lock.
No!
Yes.
You must be crazy!
Joe Louis was
the greatest boxer ever!
I'll be with you
in a minute.
He was badder than
Cassius Clay or sugar ray.
He was badder
than Mike Tyson.
He could whip
all their asses!
What about
rocky marciano?
There they go!
Every time I start
talking about boxing,
a white man got to
pull out rocky marciano!
That they one!
Rocky marciano!
Let me tell you something!
He was good,
but compared to Joe Louis,
he ain't shit!
He beat Joe Louis' ass.
That's right,
he did whoop him.
Joe Louis was 75
when they fought!
He got
his ass whooped.
Joe Louis come
out of retirement
to fight him.
He was 76!
He always lied
about his age.
One time frank Sinatra
came and sat in this chair.
I asked him,
"how old is Joe Louis?"
You know what
frank told me?
"Joe Louis
is 137 years old."
Man,
you ain't never meet
no frank Sinatra.
Fuck you, fuck you,
and fuck you!
Who's next?
Is that some kind
of a weave or something?
It's natural.
It's been growing since birth.
What kind of chemical
you got in there?
I have put
no chemicals,
only juices
and berries.
How do you
want it cut?
Just make it
nice and neat.
That will be $8.00.
Tell me, semmi,
honestly.
How do I look?
I think it is time
to find your queen.
♪ Ooh ♪
♪ yeah ♪
I'm going to get
on out of your way.
I'll talk to you later.
♪ What you want ♪
♪ I know I got it ♪
♪ what you need ♪
♪ I know I got it ♪
♪ what you need ♪
♪ what you need, ♪
♪ what you want ♪
♪ I know I got it ♪
♪ what you need ♪
♪ I know I gots it, girl ♪
♪ what's you want ♪
♪ what you need ♪
♪ yeah ♪♪
I've got a secret.
I worship the devil.
See, that's the problem.
I can't find a man
that can satisfy me!
Some guys go an hour,
hour and a half, that's it.
A man's got to
put in overtime for me
to get off.
I'm not interested
unless the man drives a BMW.
I'm almost single.
My husband's
on death row.
This is the first date
Theresa and I have been on
since the doctor
separated us.
I'm into the group thing.
I was Joan of arc
in my former life.
♪ Ka-bup-bup-cha
ka-bup-bup ♪
♪ my name is peaches,
and I'm the best ♪
♪ all the d.J.S want
to feel my breasts ♪
♪ op op op ♪
♪ op op
eeh eeh ♪♪
I want to work
on videos.
I want to star in them.
I want to become
a pop singer and a rock singer.
Then I'll try acting.
People tell me
how natural I am.
Then I'll write my own stories,
direct my own stories,
produce my own movies...
I hope you don't mind me
coming over and sitting down.
I've been
watching you all evening.
I want to
tear you apart.
And your friend, too.
Is it my imagination,
or does every woman in New York
have a severe
emotional problem?
I doubt we'll ever
find your queen.
Mr. Clarence.
Hey! The boys
from Africa!
How you doing
this evening?
Sir, where can one go
to find nice women here?
You got to look.
We have been to
many bars.
That's where you messed up.
You can't go to no bar
to find a nice woman.
You got to go
to a nice place.
Like this place I'm going,
the black awareness rally.
There gonna be
fine women there.
That's where
I'm goin'. Shit.
I didn't come here
to preach to you today.
But, you know...
When I look at
these contestants
for the miss black awareness
pageant,
I feel good!
I feel good
'cause I know there's a god!
There's a god somewhere.
Turn around, ladies.
You know
there's a god
who sits on high
and looks down low.
Man cannot make it
like this.
Larry flynt, Hugh Hefner,
they can take the picture,
but they can't make it.
Only god above
can make it for you.
Apparently, these are
the best women in queens.
Pick one,
and let's go home.
Be patient,
my friend.
Do you love him?
Do you feel joy? Say joy!
Joy! Joy!
Joy!
Joy! Joy!
Amen!
Amen, brother!
Don't be ashamed
to call his name!
Yes, lord!
Only god can give her
that kind of joy!
Yes!
Amen!
Make a joyful noise
unto the lord!
I am very happy
to be here!
Amen!
Yes, sir!
Can I get
an amen?
Amen!
Yes!
I don't know
what you come to do,
but...
♪ I... ♪♪
Come to praise
his name.
Lord, lord.
Girls, you can leave now.
Thank you very much.
There's a god
somewhere.
I got a special treat
for you this evening.
A young man that you all
know as Joe the policeman
from the "what's going down"
episode of that's my mama.
I want you
to put your hands together
and welcome him
to the stage.
A big round of applause
for Jackson height's own...
Mr. Randy Watson!
Yes!
Randy Watson! Ha ha!
That boy
is good!
Good and terrible.
And reverend brown!
This man's
been my reverend
since I was
a little boy,
and I love him dearly.
You're a special man.
Reverend brown!
It's so lovely
to be here.
Give yourselves
a round of applause.
You're so lovely.
While you're
in the clapping mood,
give a round of applause
to my band,
sexual chocolate!
Sexual chocolate!
They play fine,
don't you agree?
♪ I believe that
children are our future ♪
Thank you!
♪ Teach them well
and let them lead the way ♪
♪ show them all the beauty
they possess inside ♪
♪ give them a sense ♪
♪ of pride ♪
Some of
the good stuff, right?
Want a coke?
Enjoying the show?
Enjoy, young man.
♪ I decided
long ago ♪
♪ never to walk
in anyone's shadow ♪
♪ if I fail, if I succeed ♪
♪ you can't take away
my dignity ♪
♪ because the greatest ♪
♪ love of all ♪
♪ inside of me-e-e-e ♪
♪ ye-ye-♪♪
Sexual chocolate!
God damn,
that boy can sing!
You crazy.
Put you hands together
for Mr. Randy Watson.
Yeah! One more time,
Randy Watson!
How about it?
Before we go
any further,
I'd like to thank.
Mr. Cleo McDowell
who is responsible
for the fine food and beverages.
Cleo, I know you proud
of your lovely daughters,
we are, too.
Please welcome
one of tonight's organizers,
miss Lisa McDowell!
Come up here,
baby girl.
Plug the new
salad bar.
I'm not mentioning
the restaurant.
At least give them
the address.
Girl, you look so good
somebody ought to
put you on a plate,
sop you up with a biscuit.
You know...
Black awareness week
is an opportunity
for self-expression.
May we leave now?
Wait!
Randy attempted
to express himself
through song,
in his own unique way,
but the song
makes a good point.
The children
are our future.
It's up to all of us
to provide a place
where children
can express themselves.
We need to rebuild
Lincoln park.
Ushers are passing through
the aisles
with donation baskets.
Please, give all you can.
We're happy to get
the kind of money that jingles,
but we'd rather get
the kind that folds.
Donations!
I thought
it was the trash!
Don't be hitting
on me!
Stupid ass!
I'll whop
your ass!
Tall, black
motherfucker.
There's women
up inside.
Thank you.
She is wonderful.
Akeem...
Shhh!
You can see Lisa
and Mr. McDowell
at McDowell's restaurant,
8507 queens boulevard.
All right, fellas.
Every morning you'll
sweep this walkway.
Then I want you
to wash all the windows.
And don't leave
no streaks.
Hey!
What are you doing?
Get the hell out of here
before I bust that camera!
Look...
Me and the McDonald's people
got this little
misunderstanding.
See, they're McDonald's...
I'm McDowell's.
They got
the golden arches,
mine is
the golden arcs.
Heh, heh.
They got the big Mac,
I got the big Mick.
We both got
two all-beef patties,
special sauce, lettuce,
cheese, pickles and onions,
but they use
a sesame seed bun.
My buns have no seeds.
I got it.
Now...
You gotta mop this area
twice a day.
You know how to mop?
Yes,
of course.
There you go.
Don't use the bucket,
it'll just confuse you.
When you get through here,
you take out the trash.
Come with me.
I've got an easy job for you.
Hi!
Hello.
Hello!
Hi.
I am akeem.
It's nice to meet you,
akeem.
I have recently been placed
in charge of garbage.
Do you have any?
No. It's totally empty.
When it fills up,
don't be afraid to call me.
I will take it out
most urgently.
That's good to know.
When you think of garbage,
think of akeem!
Well, um...
I have to get back
to my sanitation duties.
Maybe we'll have a chance
again to talk
on a professional level.
Good-bye, akeem.
♪ Just let
your soul glow, baby ♪
♪ feeling
so silky smooth ♪
♪ just let it shine through ♪
♪ just let
your soul glow ♪♪
Soul glo.
Darryl!
Cleo.
You're looking sharp,
kid.
How about
a Mick shake?
I believe strawberry
is your favorite.
Straw.
Lisa is in the back.
She's waiting
for you.
Come on.
So how's everything
over at soul glo?
Fine.
Our home weave products
are taking off.
Good.
Dad isn't using
the company tickets
to the jets game.
I thought
you might enjoy them.
That's very considerate.
Thank you.
Lisa!
Look who's here, honey.
Hi!
You two kids
have a good time, you hear?
Ready?
Sure.
Listen, I want to
ask you something.
The other day
at the rally,
somebody stuffed
a large amount of cash
into one of the boxes.
You wouldn't know
who that was, would you?
Well, I......
I thought it was you!
You know me...
Anything for
the kids.
Hi, guys!
Hello!
I got four tickets
to the St. John's game.
Maybe your sister
will bring somebody.
Hey, take this,
will you?
Excuse me.
Hey!
It's kunta kinte!
Ha ha!
What can I do
for you, boy?
Can you make my hair
look like this?
What do you want
your hair to look
like that for?
I like the way
you wear your hair.
I wish more children
would wear their hair
like Martin Luther King.
You ain't never seen Dr. king
with no messy jeri curl.
Right? Dr. king ain't come
walkin' around like that.
You know, I met.
Dr. Martin Luther King once.
You lying.
You never met him.
Yes, I met him in 1962
in Memphis, Tennessee.
I was walking,
minding my own business.
I walk around the corner,
man walk up,
hit me in my chest.
I fall on the ground,
look up,
it's Dr. king.
He said, "oops, I thought"
you were somebody else."
You never met him!
Yes!
No! No!
Yes!
Why worry
about how you look?
I am trying to interest
a young lady.
No woman loves a man
'cause of his hair.
That's right!
An American girl?
Yes.
You got to
go through her papa.
Ain't got nothing to do with
your hair or your pocket.
Get in good with her father.
Ain't that right?
Right.
Get in good with the father,
you home free.
Home free.
Like a bird.
Mr. McDowell!
What is it?
Sir, I was wondering,
did you catch
the professional
football contest
on television
last night?
No, I didn't.
The giants of New York took on
the packers of green bay.
The giants triumphed
by kicking a pigskin ball
through a big "h".
A most ripping victory.
Son, I'm just going to tell you
this one time.
Yes?
You want to keep working,
stay off the drugs.
Yes!
I don't know
how it is in Africa,
but here rich guys
get all the chicks.
Yes, he must
work very hard.
The prince
of soul glo
work hard?
No way!
He lives off
his father's invention.
He could buy her
anything he wants.
How are you gonna
compete with that?
♪ You're on my mind ♪
♪ morning, noon,
and nighttime ♪
♪ the way
you touch my body ♪
♪ girl, it felt so fine ♪
♪ a little lower ♪
♪ yeah,
that drives me crazy ♪
♪ do your own wicked
thing to me ♪
♪ come on,
blow my... ♪
♪ Mind ♪
I'll get it!
♪ I like it
like that ♪
♪ seven days a week ♪
♪ till you get weak ♪
♪ I like it
like that... ♪
Delivery for
miss Lisa McDowell.
I'll take it.
I'm her sister.
Would you sign here,
please?
♪ Yeah ♪
♪ I like it
like that ♪
♪ ooh ♪
What is it?
Something for you.
Do you mind
if I open it?
Whoa!
Think they're real?
They couldn't be.
"From an admirer,
not Darryl."
Somebody
is messing around!
I am not.
An admirer is not going to
give you earrings like that
unless you give him
some Booty!
Not everybody
thinks like you, patrice.
Yes, they do.
They just
don't admit it.
♪ When you scream ♪
♪ I like it ♪
♪ I like it...
Like it ♪♪
I have not had sex
since we got to America.
Semmi, look.
There she is.
I am going to
talk to her.
Tell her you sent
the $500,000 earrings.
Then she will fall
into your arms,
and we can leave.
I cannot do that,
but I have a plan.
You'll mop your way
into her heart?
That is not fair.
Doing manual labor
is not fair.
I badly need
a manicure.
Listen to you!
"I badly need
a manicure."
Are you going to speak?
Hey, akeem!
Yes!
This is my sister,
patrice.
Hello!
Akeem is from Africa.
Why are you
in New York?
I'm a student.
What school?
I go to the university.
Which one?
The university
of the United States.
I never heard
of that.
It is
a small university.
We do not have
a basketball team.
We got an extra ticket
for the St. John's game.
Want to come?
Yes.
You can double date
with me and Darryl.
Yeah!
Put it!
Yeah!
Yes! Yes!
In his face!
Yes! In the face!
Take off
your jacket, akeem.
Put it
in the face, right?
I like this.
Isn't that better?
Yes. Thank you
very much.
Wearing clothes must be
a new experience for you.
Are you able
to follow the game, akeem?
Yes!
I am following
the game quite well.
What kind of games
do you play
in Africa?
Chase
the monkey?
No. Football.
You call it soc! Cer.
Yeah.
Soccer.
That's a real
cute sport...
Especially the way
you bounce that ball
off your heads.
I don't like sports
where you don't
use your hands.
Yes!
What are you doing?
It's just halftime.
This is my favorite
part of the game.
Will you excuse me
for a moment?
I'll be back in a minute.
My goodness!
My goodness,
it is you!
I cannot
believe it!
Greetings,
Your Highness.
Please, please,
stop bowing.
I'm a loyal citizen
of Zamunda.
You'll spill
your beverages.
This is the greatest
day of my life.
Yes. It was very nice
meeting you, too.
Excuse me.
Please! Please!
May I just have
my picture taken with you?
I will Cherish
this experience
for the rest
of my life.
Thank you.
The rest of my life.
Who was that?
Just a man I met
in the restroom.
Sweetheart, why don't
you quit this job?
Because
I like it here.
But you're my lady.
My lady doesn't
have to work.
I'll take care
of you.
I'll get you
anything you want.
What can I get you?
Nothing!
I'll get you some...
Coffee.
I'll be
right back.
Ok.
Akeem,
did you have
a good time
at the game?
Yes, thank you.
I hope Darryl
didn't offend you.
Sometimes he
can be obnoxious.
He cannot help it.
Sit down.
Take a break.
Thank you.
You know, you're
a very unusual guy.
I've never seen
anybody take
so much pride
in mopping
a floor.
"He who would learn"
to fly one day
must first learn
"to stand and walk."
One cannot fly into flying.
That's Nietzsche.
That's what I mean.
The guys who work here
don't quote Nietzsche.
Everybody shut up
and do like I say!
Get the money out!
Stay cool!
Nobody gets hurt!
Take the money out!
Don't stall me, fat boy!
Let's go!
Come on!
You're wasting my time!
Come on!
Anybody move, I'll blow
your fucking head off.
What are you looking at?
Come on!
Stop stalling!
Come on!
Don't stall me!
Come on! Come on!
Excuse me
for a moment.
It would
be wise to put
the weapon down.
Who the fuck
is this asshole?
Refrain from using any further
obscenities in the presence
of these people.
What?
I'll be forced
to thrash you.
Fuck you!
Freeze, you diseased
rhinoceros pizzle!
Hey, fellas.
I'm real proud of the job
you did in there today.
We've been hit
by that guy five times.
I got a feeling
he won't come back,
thanks to my...
African connection.
Ha ha ha!
Leave Sunday
night open.
I'm having a little
get-together at my house.
You see?
It is working!
He has accepted us
as equals.
Just give them a ticket,
take their keys,
park the cars
down the street.
When you're finished,
come inside and help
in the kitchen.
Akeem, I want to
show you the inside
of McDowell's
little castle.
This here is
my showplace.
I think it pretty much
speaks for itself.
You know something, akeem?
When I was growing up,
nine of us lived in a shack
no bigger than this room.
Look what
I have today.
Only wish Mrs. McDowell
could have lived to see it.
You have
a fine house, sir.
Thank you.
In 20 or 30 years,
with hard work,
maybe you can have
a place like this
for yourself.
That would be something.
Wouldn't it?
This is where
you'll be working tonight.
Ever open
a champagne bottle?
I have seen it
done before.
Good. Make sure you keep
all the glasses full.
I better get dressed.
Make yourself comfortable
till the guests arrive.
You see, I love the lord.
You understand
what I'm sayin'?
I love the lord.
If lovin' the lord
is wrong,
I don't wanna
be right.
Glad you could
make it.
Drink up.
Lots more where
that came from.
Randy,
how's everything?
Good to see you.
Watch out
for this guy.
Big ed!
My man!
I can appreciate
the way
you handled that dude
with the gun.
I would have
helped you myself,
except I was holding
a cup of coffee.
You understand,
right?
I bet you learned that
fighting lions and
tigers and shit.
Yes. Where I'm from,
we have to be
very aggressive.
I'm all for that.
Especially
with women.
They may not
admit it,
but they all
want a man to...
Take charge...
Tell them
what to do.
♪ You pick me up ♪
♪ pick me up ♪
♪ when I'm down... ♪♪
That's one thing
I wanted to talk to you...
Darryl, your mother
gets lovelier
every time I see her.
I'd like to talk to you
alone for a minute.
Excuse us.
Mom, dad,
grandma.
Sure, son.
McDonald's
has better fries,
but I'd never tell.
Mr. McDowell that.
Akeem, make sure everybody's
glass is kept full.
We're about to make
a very special announcement.
Yes, sir.
May I have everyone's
attention, please?
♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪
Mr. and Mrs. jenks,
please join me.
And mother jenks,
you come up here, too.
I've just heard news
that makes me
a very happy man.
Semmi, please.
Champagne.
Thank you.
Ok. Go on.
Get out of here.
As you all know,
Darryl and Lisa have been
going together
for quite some time.
I'm pleased to announce
that a few moments ago,
Darryl popped
the big question...
And Lisa happily accepted.
So as it turns out,
this has become
an engagement party.
Amen! Praise
the lord!
Ha ha ha!
Married?
To the bride
and groom.
To the bride and groom!
To the bride
and groom!
I want you
and that young man
to tie that knot.
I'm gonna pray for you.
Hold onto god's
unchanging hand
because he helped
Joshua fight the
battle of Jericho!
He helped Daniel get
out of the lion's den!
He helped gilligan get
off the island! Lord!
I want to talk
to you now.
The next time you and my father
decide to plan my life,
let me in on it!
It's not...
Don't touch me!
Baby, it's our
engagement party.
Thanks.
Would you like
some champagne?
No, thanks. I really
don't feel like celebrating.
Wait.
Sit down and
keep me company.
If you're going
to hang out with me,
you gotta loosen up.
I can be loose.
See?
Much better.
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
I won't be
pressured into marriage,
not by Darryl
or my father or anybody.
I understand completely.
In my country,
they arrange many marriages.
No one should get married
out of obligation.
Right. How could
I have considered
marrying a guy
like Darryl?
I wondered
the same thing.
He just made me
so furious back there.
You don't think
I overreacted, do you?
The first reaction
is usually the correct one.
You know, you're
very easy to talk to.
I feel like I could
tell you anything.
Akeem, we need some more
champagne over here.
I almost forgot that I was here
in a domestic capacity.
Thanks for
listening to me.
I really
appreciate it.
Anytime,
Lisa McDowell.
Hey, be careful.
I think my sister
likes you.
Semmi.
Come now, my friend,
you'll be late
for work.
So what if I am?
We cannot afford
to anger Mr. McDowell now.
Especially since things
are going well with Lisa.
I do not care.
I'm not going
to work today.
Yes, you are.
I'm sick of
living like a peasant.
Look at this filth!
You want
to live better? Fine.
Fix this place up.
But you are
going to work today.
Hello!
Hi!
I started on cleanup
just like you guys,
but now
I'm washing lettuce.
Soon I'll be on fries,
then the grill.
A year or two,
I make
assistant manager.
That's where
the big bucks start
rolling in.
Just two years?
Maybe I stayed
with him because
everyone expected me to.
You know what I mean?
You must be tired of hearing
about my problems with Darryl.
No, not at all.
I feel like
I owe you a favor.
Come to my house.
I'll fix you dinner.
Patrice
will be there.
Let us go
to my house.
Why?
I'd like
to cook for you.
You? Cook?
I dabble a little.
Great! I'll buy
the groceries.
Fine. But I have to
warn you...
My home is very poor.
I don't care
about that.
I'd love to see
where you live.
Welcome to
my humble abode.
This is 2-1-2.
Akeem!
What's wrong?
Nothing's wrong.
Everything's fine.
Excuse me for a moment.
What have you done?
You told me
to fix up the place.
I should kill you!
Why?
I'm supposed to be poor!
Akeem?
Is everything
all right?
Everything
is fine.
Excuse me.
I have to tidy up.
Hey, do you smoke?
Take care of your lungs.
They're only human.
What are you doing?
Do not take
my pocket money.
If you have
no more money,
you can cause
no more mischief.
You're unreasonable!
If you have ruined
my chances with Lisa,
I will never forgive you!
I am very sorry.
Can we go in now?
No.
Why not?
There is
a big rat inside.
I think
there is no rat.
I think
you're so ashamed
of your apartment,
you can't even
let me see it.
Once again,
you have judged correctly.
If it bothers you
that much,
we can go out to eat.
That would be much better.
Excuse me
for a moment, please.
What did you give him?
I just gave him
some pocket change.
Randolph!
Leave me alone,
Mortimer.
Randolph! Randolph!
I'm still not
talking to you.
Look!
Mortimer...
We're back.
Yeah.
To America.
♪ I can't stop trying... ♪
Why'd you come here?
To find
something special.
It's an awfully
long way to travel.
No journey is too great
when one finds
what he seeks.
Does everyone in Africa
talk like you?
Do you not like it?
No, I love it.
It's nice to be
with a man
who knows how
to express himself.
Thank you! Thank you!
Let's have lunch.
♪ Oooh, baby, baby... ♪
You have the most
amazing effect on people.
No, I don't.
It's true. Look at that guy
at the basketball game.
People love you.
♪ Ooh, ooohh... ♪♪
I bet
where you're from
women practically
throw themselves
at your feet.
Why do you say that?
Because you have
a kind of inner glow,
like... you're
above anything petty.
It's almost regal.
So what did you do
back home?
Back home
I was... I...
I was in
the family business.
What's that?
Goat herding.
Yes, yes.
Really?
Does this
surprise you?
No. It's just
that you seem
so educated.
The life of a goat herd
is not that demanding.
Goats take care
of themselves,
leaving a man
with time to read.
Please let me.
That's not right.
I should pay.
You should stop worrying
about being poor.
If I wanted a wealthy guy,
I'd be with Darryl,
not you.
Would you like
to dance?
Yes.
♪ Someone to care ♪
♪ someone to share ♪
♪ lonely hours ♪
♪ and the moments
of despair ♪
♪ to be loved,
to be loved ♪
♪ ooh, ♪
♪ what a feeling ♪
♪ to be loved ♪
♪ someone to kiss... ♪
What about patrice?
I am not interested
in patrice.
♪ When you're away... ♪
What about Darryl?
I am not interested
in Darryl, either.
♪ Ooh,
what a feeling ♪
♪ to be loved ♪
♪ some wish to be... ♪♪
You actually
want to send this?
Why? What is wrong?
Read it to me.
"To his majesty"
king jaffe joffer,
"the royal palace,"
Zamunda.
"Sire, akeem and i"
have depleted our funds.
"Kindly send"
300,000 American dollars
immediately,
"as we are"
in dire straits.
Your humble servant,
"semi."
Semmi.
Should I make it
400,000?
You think
that'd be enough?
You are right.
500,000.
As long as you're asking,
go for a cool million.
You do not think
that would be too much?
Naah.
Ok. What's going on?
Patrice!
I came to see akeem.
What are you two
involved in?
You can't afford
all this stuff
on your salary.
♪ Someone to kiss ♪
♪ someone to miss ♪
♪ when you're away ♪
♪ through here,
gone each day ♪
♪ to be loved,
to be loved ♪
♪ wow! What a feeling ♪
♪ to be loved ♪
♪ some wish to be
a king or a queen ♪
♪ some wish
for fortune and fame ♪
Shut up!
♪ But to be truly ♪
♪ truly, truly,
truly loved... ♪
♪ ...of these things ♪
♪ whoa ♪
♪ someone to care ♪
♪ someone to share ♪
♪ lonely hours ♪
♪ and moments
of despair... ♪
♪ To be loved,
to be loved ♪
♪ wow! What a feeling ♪♪
Semmi, I had
the most wonderful...
Hi, akeem.
Semmi told me
everything.
Sorry things
didn't work out
between you
and me, but...
You understand.
Good night...
Sweet prince.
Remember,
you must not
tell a soul.
Your secret is safe
with me, Your Highness.
Bye.
If you're the prince,
then who am I?
My servant?
Boy, they smell good!
That Darryl must be spending
a fortune on flowers.
Stay out of this, dad.
Where you going?
To a museum
with akeem.
I don't like that
one bit.
What's wrong with akeem?
Lisa, you told me
yourself.
He's a goat herder.
Why don't you
marry Darryl?
He dresses real nice,
treats you real good.
You only like Darryl
because he's rich.
I don't want you to struggle
the way your mother and I did.
I know.
Bye, daddy.
Bye.
Come in.
You boys wanted
to see me?
Mr. townsend, we would
like to change apartments.
God damn!
What the hell have you
done in here?
Semmi has altered
the apartment.
We'd like
to exchange it.
Is this stuff hot?
No. I'm going to bring
a young lady up,
and I can't let her
see me living like this.
I'm going to let you boys
stay in my apartment,
and I'll move up here.
Does your apartment
look poor?
Yeah, it's a real
shit-hole. You'll love it.
Here are the keys.
It's apartment 1A,
downstairs, first floor.
Thank you.
You are too kind.
Semmi,
move our things.
I have a date with Lisa!
Isn't that wonderful?
Who in the hell
is that?
Hey, what's up,
brother?
You a little late
for the Christmas
pageant.
I'm king jaffe joffer,
ruler of Zamunda.
Have a seat.
Chair number two will be
ready in a second.
This is beautiful!
What is that?
Velvet?
I have come
for my son akeem.
Come for who?
You know, kunta
from up...
Kunta.
The boy upstairs.
Yeah, him!
He live upstairs
on the fifth floor.
Hey! Who gonna clean up
all these flowers?
You may enter.
You are not akeem.
I know that.
What is this?
A photograph.
What is this McDowell's?
It's a place over
on queens boulevard.
He works there.
My son works?
Where is he now?
I don't know.
He moved downstairs,
apartment 1A.
Aah!
Your majesty...
What are you doing here?
I received your telegram.
Where is akeem?
He went out.
How was your flight?
Your only job
was to look
after akeem.
How could you
let him come
to such a pass?
Akeem will not listen.
He's gone quite mad.
Semmi...
You have
disgraced yourself,
and you must
be punished.
Confine yourself
to our royal suite
at the Waldorf-astoria.
And see that he puts on
some decent attire.
And I want you
to bathe him thoroughly.
Thank you,
your majesty!
Look, Zamunda!
Isn't that
where you're from?
Yes.
What's it like?
You would love it there.
It's the most beautiful
place on earth
the people
are very friendly,
and you... you
they would treat
like a queen.
Akeem.
People are
going to see us.
Let them see.
Lisa, let us go.
Now?
Yes.
Right now.
Yeah, well,
look, Darryl.
Why don't you come by
the house tonight?
Yeah, about 9:00.
Lisa will be home
by then.
Yeah, look. Don't worry
about it, buddy.
We'll work something out.
Ok, see you later.
Mr. McDowell?
Yeah?
There's some people
to see you.
They're not
from McDonald's,
are they?
I don't think so.
How can I help you?
Oha.
This is king
jaffe joffer,
ruler of Zamunda.
He is searching
for his son akeem.
Your son?
Yes, my son
the prince.
A prince?
Are you serious?
Prince akeem is heir
to the throne of Zamunda.
I knew there was
somethin' special
about that boy.
You know
where he is?
Yes, he's out
with my lovely
daughter Lisa.
I'm staying at
the Waldorf-astoria.
Call if you see him.
I'll tell him
you're here.
Do not alert him to my presence.
I'll deal with him.
For your trouble.
Well,
thank you,
your royalness.
A prince! Ha!
Wait!
What?
We cannot go in.
Why not?
Wait in the car.
I will be right back.
We must leave.
I don't care
about the apartment.
I just feel like
I'm rushing you.
No, you're not.
It's better
if we take our time.
But I want to.
It's better
if I take you home.
Look
who's here!
Akeem, it's good
to see you!
It is good to
see you, too, sir.
Come inside.
Have a drink.
I have to get going.
You got time
for one drink.
Get out
of here, dog.
We don't spend
enough time talkin'.
Perhaps some
other time.
I have to go.
I'll be right back
with that drink.
Yeah, king jaffe joffer's
room, please.
Yeah, hello, king.
Yeah, Cleo McDowell here.
Yeah, king, both the kids
are here... together.
Right.
2432 derby Avenue,
Jamaica estates.
Right.
Now, king,
I was wondering if...
Hello, king.
I really
have to go, sir.
No, no.
Have a seat.
Did you want ice?
I'll be back.
Well,
who was that?
...jehovah's witness.
Excuse me.
Look. The girl
doesn't like you anymore!
Get that through
your greasy head!
You said
to come over...
Where were we?
I warned you,
didn't I?
Dottie, get him!
Hey!
Stop!
Get down!
Sir, I really appreciate
your hospitality,
but I have to get going.
You can stay
a little longer.
I put some delicious
hors d'oeuvres
in the oven... son.
Let me see
if they're ready.
Lisa, I must leave.
Is something
wrong, akeem?
I will tell you
when the time
is right.
Tell your father
good-bye for me.
Where's akeem?
He said
he had to leave.
He can't leave!
What is going on,
and why are you
suddenly being
so nice to akeem?
I like the boy!
What are you up to?
What? Nothing!
A man's got a right
to change his mind.
Daddy...
You two make
a beautiful
couple, Lisa.
Daddy!
He's a real
fine young man!
Dad!
Ok, Lisa, he's rich!
He is rich!
What?
He's got
his own money,
and when I say he's
got his own money,
I mean the boy has
got his own money!
A prince!
He's a prince!
Lisa, you did it
this time!
You hit the jackpot!
Your goat herder
makes Darryl look
like a welfare case!
I will get out here.
That will be
nine bucks.
Semmi!
Good news, akeem.
We've been rescued.
Where are my parents?
They've gone
to the McDowell's house.
Come with me.
Where we going?
Back to queens.
Well, look who's here!
Come in! Come in!
Welcome to
casa de McDowell's.
Just come right in.
Where is akeem?
He just
stepped out.
He went for a pizza.
You know these youngsters.
This must be
your lovely wife.
How are you?
Very well,
thank you.
Should I
shake your hand
or bow or what?
I feel like
break-dancin'.
Come in.
Have a seat.
Take a load off.
Akeem will be back soon.
Here. Try the la-z-boy.
It is very nice.
Put your feet up.
Try a pig in a blanket.
They're the frozen kind,
but you'd never know it.
You said
my son was here!
My daughter Lisa
might know
where he went.
Akeem and Lisa
have gotten close.
I must speak to
your daughter at once!
Lisa?
There's someone
here to see you.
This is
akeem's father,
the king!
Leave us.
I understand
you're seeing
my son.
I was seeing him.
Then you know
about his wife.
He's married?
He will be.
We've already
chosen his bride.
So you see,
akeem could not
be at all serious
about you.
Akeem came
to America
to sow
his royal oats.
Excuse me.
I need to be alone.
Are you comfortable,
miss...
What should
I call you?
My name's Cleo.
It is nice
meeting you.
My name is aoleon.
A-oleon...
A-aleon, a...
Lisa,
where you goin'?
Come meet the queen.
Are you all right, dear?
I'm sorry...
I have to
get out of here.
What's the matter, baby?
Hey, what did you say
to my daughter?
I told her
the truth...
Akeem is not
interested in her.
You can't be sure.
Our son cannot
consort with
such a girl.
Wait a minute!
Oha.
I know you have
been inconvenienced.
I am prepared
to compensate you.
Shall we say
one million
American dollars?
No way!
Then two million.
You can't buy
my daughter off.
Nonsense!
Jaffe, apologize
to Mr. McDowell.
The man
is beneath me
and so is
his daughter.
I don't care
who you are!
Say another word
about Lisa,
and I'll break
my foot off
in your royal ass!
Pardon me?
What's everybody
yelling about?
The prince
loves Lisa,
but the king
can't handle it!
The prince loves me.
Are you all right?
Yes, mother,
I am fine.
You're hugging
the servant.
He's the prince.
Who told you that?
You mean akeem's
the prince?
Yeah, and
he loves Lisa.
How come she always
gets the good ones?
Where is Lisa?
Your daddy here
just ran her off!
What did
you tell her?
It is of no
consequence.
We shall return
to Zamunda.
I will not leave
without Lisa.
You do care?
Mother... I love her.
Then go after her.
Akeem!
Akeem, I forbid you!
Put a sock in it.
He's in love.
Darryl,
what happened?
Lisa dumped me.
I know.
You poor thing.
Let's get you
out of these
wet clothes.
Stop!
Lisa!
I will be fine
by myself.
Lisa, please.
I did not mean
to hurt you.
Well, at least
I know who
gave me these.
Well, you can keep them
because I don't want them
and I don't
want you!
Lisa. Lisa.
Look, just
leave me alone!
Lisa, please.
I love you.
What about the woman
you're marrying?
I do not love her.
Why do you think I'm here?
Your father told me...
To sow your royal oats!
I came to America
to find my bride.
I came to queens
to find you.
Why didn't you
just tell me
you were a prince?
So you'd love me
for myself.
I'm not sure
who you are.
I'm the man
you fell in love with.
Should it matter
that I'm a prince?
It shouldn't,
but I...
Say you didn't love me
when you thought
I was a goat herder,
and I won't
bother you again.
It just
wouldn't work out.
We're too different.
You're royalty,
for god's sake!
I will renounce
my throne.
I renounce my throne!
I'm no longer
prince of Zamunda!
I renounce my throne!
Does this
make you happy?
I can't let you
do that.
I do not care
about my crown.
All I care about
is you.
Marry me, Lisa.
So what do
you think?
Go on, honey!
Take a chance!
Look. I'm sorry.
I can't.
Good-bye, akeem.
If you're really a prince,
I'll marry you.
Look at it this way.
At least we learned
how to make French fries.
You're still
not speaking to me?
I only want our son
to be happy.
So do I. Aoleon, please.
It is out of our hands.
The girl told him no.
After the way
you treated her,
who blames her?
They could not
marry anyway.
It is against
the tradition.
Well, it is
a stupid tradition.
Who am I
to change it?
I thought
you were the king.
Your Highness...
We have not
come to that part yet.
Your Highness...
Would you have given up
all of this for me?
Yes. If you like,
we can give it up now.
Nah!
Wait a minute.
Wait. Stop right there.
Listen. Stop
right there a minute.
Man goes into a restaurant...
You listenin'?
A man goes
into a restaurant.
He's having
a bowl of soup.
He says to the waiter,
"taste the soup."
Waiter says,
"is there something wrong?"
He says,
"taste the soup."
He says, "is it too hot?"
He says, "will you"
just taste the soup?"
"All right,"
I'll taste the soup.
"Where's the spoon?"
"Aha!
Aha!"
What do you know
from funny, you bastard?
♪ Say can you see ♪
♪ I'm coming to America ♪
♪ America ♪
♪ say can you see ♪
♪ I'm coming to America ♪
♪ say can you see ♪
♪ I'm coming to America ♪
♪ I took a plane
to sunny Spain ♪
♪ I crossed the desert
in the camel train ♪
♪ had to see the sights
in gay Paris ♪
♪ but there's a land
more wonderful to me ♪
♪ say can you see ♪
♪ I'm coming to America ♪
♪ say can you see ♪
♪ I'm coming to America ♪
♪ hey! ♪
♪ I've been to Kenya ♪
♪ and walked
in Hyde park ♪
♪ I've seen Copenhagen ♪
♪ after dark
with my baby ♪
♪ I met the pope
at the Vatican ♪
♪ I've seen Ghana, Tijuana,
and the sea of Japan ♪
♪ say can you see ♪
♪ I'm coming to America ♪
♪ say can you see ♪
♪ I'm coming to America ♪
♪ you can travel
'round the world ♪
♪ see lots of boys
and girls ♪
♪ meet different people
on the way, yeah! ♪
♪ But there's nothing
like the U.S.A. ♪
♪ Say can you see ♪
♪ I'm coming to America ♪
♪ coming to America ♪
♪ say can you see ♪
♪ I'm coming to America ♪
♪ first stop
New York City ♪
♪ all the girls
are pretty ♪
♪ next stop Miami ♪
♪ everybody was jammin' ♪
♪ I bought a ticket to L.A. ♪
♪ That's the perfect way ♪
♪ everyone in the world
is coming to the U.S. ♪
♪ "A" ♪
♪ say can you see ♪
♪ I'm coming to America ♪
♪ the land
of opportunity ♪
♪ say can you see ♪
♪ I'm coming to America ♪
♪ hold on,
I'm coming ♪
♪ say can you see ♪
♪ I'm coming to America ♪
♪ coming to America ♪
♪ say can you see ♪
♪ I'm coming to America ♪
♪ say can you see ♪
♪ I'm coming to America ♪
♪ coming to America ♪
♪ say can you see ♪
♪ I'm coming to America ♪
♪ land of opportunity ♪
♪ say can you see ♪
♪ I'm coming to America ♪
♪ say can you see ♪
♪ I'm coming to America ♪
♪ hold on,
I'm coming ♪
Translation and subtitles by PEPPER & LALASPAIN *** SONG LIVES FOR EVER ***