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It became a major international box-office success and remains one of Murphy’s most beloved films. The picture also received \u003cstrong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eAcademy Award nominations for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the film’s elaborate royal costuming and the celebrated transformation work that allowed Murphy and Hall to play multiple characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eThe Japanese poster is exceptionally lively and distinctive. At the centre, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eEddie Murphy as Prince Akeem\u003c\/strong\u003e stands triumphantly in royal evening dress, wearing a crown and leopard-skin cape. 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