Trading Places
A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
Critics Sentiment
Valentine and Winthorpe destroy Duke brothers on commodities floor
Winthorpe plants drugs at Duke Christmas party and brandishes gun
The film recovers from its weakest middle section during the Christmas party to reach its comedic peak with the elaborate train disguise sequence.
Trading Places maintains strong audience approval throughout most of its runtime, with particular praise for the performances and social commentary. The film peaks during its climactic trading floor sequence, which reviewers found utterly satisfying. While some middle sections drag slightly, the overall sentiment remains consistently positive due to the skilled comedic performances and intelligent writing.
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Dan Aykroyd
Louis Winthorpe III
Eddie Murphy
Billy Ray Valentine
Ralph Bellamy
Randolph Duke
Don Ameche
Mortimer Duke
Denholm Elliott
Coleman
Jamie Lee Curtis
Ophelia
Paul Gleason
Clarence Beeks
Frank Oz
Corrupt Cop
Jim Belushi
Harvey
Kristin Holby
Penelope Witherspoon
Alfred Drake
President of Exchange
Bo Diddley
Pawnbroker
Al Franken
Baggage Handler #1
Tom Davis
Baggage Handler #2
Maurice Woods
Duke & Duke Employee
Richard D. Fisher, Jr.
Duke & Duke Employee
Anthony DiSabatino
Duke & Duke Employee
Bonnie Behrend
Duke & Duke Employee
Sunnie Merrill
Duke & Duke Employee
James Newell
Duke & Duke Employee
Crew
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