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1983 · 116 min · R

Trading Places

Directed by John Landis · Comedy

Trading Places (1983) is a Comedy film, directed by John Landis set in Philadelphia and New York City during the 1980s. It runs 116 minutes and is rated R.

A con artist, with a comedic and satirical tone. Themes of class conflict, consumerism / capitalism, and greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography
Robert Paynter
Cast
Dan AykroydEddie MurphyRalph BellamyDon AmecheDenholm ElliottJamie Lee CurtisPaul GleasonFrank Oz

The world of this film

Setting

Where
PhiladelphiaNew York City
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Con Artist
Themes
Class ConflictConsumerism / CapitalismGreed & Ambition
Tone
ComedicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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