A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
A wealthy, arrogant commodities broker is framed by his corrupt bosses and forced to switch places with a homeless con artist. As the broker struggles to survive on the streets and the con artist learns to navigate high society, they both uncover the conspiracy against them. The film explores themes of social class, race, and greed in 1980s America.
Trading Places was a critical and commercial success, praised for its sharp wit, timely social commentary, and strong performances from its lead actors. It is considered one of the best comedies of the 1980s and a significant film in the careers of Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd.
Google audience: Audiences loved the sharp humor, the chemistry between Murphy and Aykroyd, and the film's commentary on social inequality. Many found it to be a classic comedy that holds up well over time.
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The film was originally conceived with a different premise and cast; originally, Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder were attached to star in a story about a white con man and a Black con man switching places.
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