Continuity mistake: In the scene where Semmi and Akeem are cleaning the soap from the window of McDowells the amount of soap on the window constantly changes from less to more and back to less again. (Look at the very top of the window pane).
Coming to America (1988)
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Directed by: John Landis
Starring: Eddie Murphy, James Earl Jones, John Amos, Arsenio Hall, Paul Bates, Shari Headley
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Prince Akeem: Fascinating! Semmi, look at this! America is great indeed. Imagine a country so free, one can throw glass on the streets.
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Answer: That is the taxicab medallion, a license that allows the yellow cab to operate. All NYC yellow taxicabs must have one of these metal plates (there are different types) affixed to the hood of their NYC yellow taxi. This particular type is the red Big Apple medallion.
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