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Trading Places

BBC One
on BBC One London

Comedy starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis

Millionaire brothers Mortimer and Randolph Duke decide to create an experiment in human nature. They frame their nephew Louis, a pompous stockbroker in their own firm, for theft and drug pushing. As Louis's privileged life crumbles around him, they install the down-and-out conman Billy Ray Valentine in his place.
(1983)
Film Reviews pages 47-70

Contributors

Director:
John Landis
Billy Ray Valentine:
Eddie Murphy
Louis Winthorpe III:
Dan Aykroyd
Ophelia:
Jamie Lee Curtis
Randolph Duke:
Ralph Bellamy
Mortimer Duke:
Don Ameche
Coleman:
Denholm Elliott
Beeks:
Paul Gleason
Source: Radio Times

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