Movies by Release Date: 1988 − Letter C

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Coming to America (1988)

R 116 min - Comedy, Romance - 28 June 1988
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Prince Akeem, heir to the throne of Zamunda, leaves the tropical paradise kingdom in search of his queen. What better place than Queens, New York to find his bride? Joined by his loyal servant and friend, Semmi, Akeem attempts to blend in as an ordinary American and begin his search.

Director:  John Landis
Stars:  Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, John Amos, Shari Headley, Frankie Faison, Louie Anderson, Calvin Lockhart, Samuel L. Jackson, Eriq La Salle

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Prince Akeem, heir to the throne of Zamunda, leaves the tropical paradise kingdom in search of his queen. What better place than Queens, New York to find his bride? Joined by his loyal servant and friend, Semmi, Akeem attempts to blend in as an ordinary American and begin his search.

Collections: John Landis
Tagline: The Four Funniest Men in America are Eddie Murphy.
Genres: Comedy, Romance

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Country:   United States of America
Language:  English
Release Date:  28 June 1988

Box Office

Budget:  $39,000,000
Revenue:  $288,752,301

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Paramount Pictures, Eddie Murphy Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 56 min
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Cinema Paradiso (1988)

PG 124 min - Drama, Romance - 17 November 1988
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A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.

Director:  Giuseppe Tornatore
Stars:  Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Marco Leonardi, Salvatore Cascio, Agnese Nano, Antonella Attili, Enzo Cannavale, Isa Danieli, Leo Gullotta, Pupella Maggio, Leopoldo Trieste, Tano Cimarosa, Nicola Di Pinto, Roberta Lena, Nino Terzo, Brigitte Fossey, Mariella Lo Giudice, Beatrice Palme, Franco Catalano, Giuseppe Tornatore, Giorgio Libassi, Mimmo Mignemi

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A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.

Collections: Giuseppe Tornatore
Tagline: A celebration of youth, friendship, and the everlasting magic of the movies.
Genres: Drama, Romance

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Country:   Italy
Language:  Italian
Release Date:  17 November 1988

Box Office

Revenue:  $11,990,401

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Rai 3, Les Films Ariane

Technical Specs

Runtime:  2 h 04 min
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Child's Play (1988)

R 87 min - Horror, Thriller - 8 November 1988
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A single mother gives her son a beloved doll for his birthday, only to discover that it is possessed with the soul of a serial killer.

Director:  Tom Holland
Stars:  Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, Alex Vincent, Brad Dourif, Dinah Manoff, Ed Gale

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A single mother gives her son a beloved doll for his birthday, only to discover that it is possessed with the soul of a serial killer.

Collections: Tom Holland, Child's play
Tagline: Chucky is one mean S.O.B.
Genres: Horror, Thriller

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Country:   United States of America
Language:  English
Release Date:  8 November 1988

Box Office

Budget:  $9,000,000
Revenue:  $44,196,684

Company Credits

Production Companies:  United Artists

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 27 min