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This is beautiful. What is that - velvet?

I have come for my son Akeem.

- Who?

- You know, Kunta.

- The boy upstairs.

- He live upstairs on the fifth floor.

Who's going to clean up the 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.

I think he works there.

My son works?!

- Where is he now?

- He moved to apartment 1 A.

Your Majesty.

What are you doing here?

I received your telegram.

Where is Akeem?

He went out. How was your flight?

Comfortable, I trust.

Yourjob was to look after Akeem.

How could you let this happen?

Akeem will not listen to me,

he's gone quite mad.

Semmi...

You've disgraced yourself,

and you must be punished.

You will confine yourself to our

royal suite at the Waldorf-A storia.

See that he puts on some decent attire.

And bathe him thoroughly.

Thank you, your Majesty!

Look, Zamunda!

That's where you're from, isn't it?

- What's it like?

- It's the most beautiful place on earth.

The people are very friendly, and you...

You, they would treat like a queen.

People will see us.

Then let them see. Lisa...

- Let us go.

- Now?

Yes. Right now.

Darryl, come by the house tonight.

About 9 p.m.

Lisa will be home by then.

Don't worry about it,

we'll work something out.

Okay, see you later.

There's some people here to see you.

- Are they from McDonald's?

- I don't think so.

What can I do for you?

This is King Jaffe Joffer,

ruler of Zamunda.

- He's searching for his son Akeem.

- Your son?

- Yes, my son, the Prince.

- Prince? Are you serious?

Prince Akeem is the sole heir

to the throne of Zamunda.

I knew there was something special

about that boy.

- Can you tell us where he might be?

- He's out with my lovely daughter Lisa.

I'm staying at the Waldorf-A storia.

When you see him, call me.

- I'll tell him you're here.

- No.

Do not alert him to my presence.

I shall deal with him myself.

- For your trouble.

- Thank you, your Royalness.

A prince!

Wait! 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.

It's not that. I 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's good to see you, too.

- Have a drink.

- I have to get going, Mr McDowell.

- You have time for one drink.

Get out of here, dog.

We don't spend enough time talking.

Perhaps some other time,

I have to get going.

Sit down,

I'll be right back with that drink.

King Jaffe Joffer's room, please.

Hello, King. Cleo McDowell here.

Both the kids are here, together.

2432 Derby Avenue,

Jamaica Estates. Right.

King, I was wondering if... Hello, King?

- I really have to go, sir.

- No. Have a seat right here.

Did you want ice in that?

Excuse me, I'll be right back.

- Who was that?

- Jehovah's Witness.

Excuse me.

She doesn't like you anymore.

Get that through your greasy head!

But you told me to come over.

Now, where were we?

I warned you, didn't I? Dottie, get him!

I appreciate your hospitality,

but I have to get going.

You can stay a little while longer.

I just put some delicious hors d'oeuvres

in the oven... son.

Let me go see if they're ready.

- Lisa, I must leave.

- Is something wrong, Akeem?

I'll tell you when the time is right,

but now I must go.

Tell your father goodbye for me.

- Where's Akeem?

- He had to leave.

- He can't leave!

- What is going on?

And why are you so nice to Akeem

all of a sudden?

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.

- Daddy...

- He's a real fine young man.

- Dad!

- Okay, Lisa. He's rich. He is rich!

- What?

- He's got his own money.

When I tell you 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'll be nine bucks.

Good news, Akeem.

We've been rescued.

- Where are my parents?

- They've gone to the McDowell's.

- Come with me.

- Where are we going?

Back to Queens.

Look who's here! Come in, come in.

Welcome to Casa de McDowell's.

Come right in.

- Where is Akeem?

- He just stepped out.

Probably went for a pizza.

You know these youngsters.

This must be your lovely wife.

How are you today?

Very well, thank you.

I don't know whether to shake

your hand, kiss it or bow or what.

I feel like break dancing.

Come in, have a seat, take a load off.

Your son ought to be back in a minute.

- Try the Lazy-Boy. It's comfortable.

- It's very nice.

Put your feet up.

Here you go, King.

Try one of these pigs in a blanket.

They're the frozen kind,

but you'd never know it.

You told me my son was here.

My daughter Lisa might know where

he went. They've gotten quite close.

Where is your daughter?

I must speak to her 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.

So you know about his wife

in Zamunda?

- He's married?

- No, but he will be soon.

We've already chosen his bride.

So you see...

...he cannot be serious about you.

Akeem came to America to...

sow his royal oats.

Excuse me, I need to be alone.

Are you comfortable, Miss...

I'm not sure what to call you.

- My name is Cleo.

- Nice to meet you. My name's Aoleon.

Aoleon. Aeolon...

Lisa, where are you going?

I want you to meet the Queen.

- Are you all right, my dear?

- I'm sorry. I have to get out of here.

What's the matter, baby?

What did you say to my daughter?

The truth. That Akeem

could not be interested in her.

- How can you be so sure?

- Our son can't consort with such a girl.

Now, wait a minute!

Oha...

You have been inconvenienced,

and I'm prepared to compensate you.

- Shall we say 1 million dollars?

- No way.

- 2 million.

- You can't buy my daughter off.

- Nonsense!

- Jaffe, apologise to Mr McDowell.

I will not. The man is beneath me,

and so is his daughter.

I don't give a damn who you are.

This is America, Jack.

You say one more word about Lisa,

and I'll break my foot off in your ass.

- Pardon me?

- What's everybody yelling about?

Their son, the Prince, loves your sister,

but the King can't handle it.

No, he's not.

The Prince is in love with me.

- Are you all right?

- Yes, Mother. I'm fine.

Why are you hugging him?

He's just the servant.

He's the Prince.

Who told you that?

- You mean Akeem's the Prince?

- Yeah, and he's in love with Lisa.

How come she always gets

the good ones?

- Where is Lisa?

- Your daddy ran her off.

- What did you tell her?

- It is of no consequence.

- We shall return to Zamunda at once.

- I will not leave without Lisa.

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