Coming to America 1990 East German A1 Film Poster, Gunter Wongel

A brilliantly playful original East German film poster for Coming to America, designed by Günter Wongel for the film’s 1990 DDR release. With Eddie Murphy crowned against a vivid blue background and candy-pink clouds, the poster has a joyful, storybook feel that perfectly suits the film’s comic fairytale premise. It is a wonderfully decorative alternative to the more familiar international designs.

Directed by John Landis, Coming to America stars Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem of Zamunda, who travels to Queens, New York, to find true love rather than accept an arranged marriage. With Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones and Shari Headley among the cast, it remains one of Murphy’s best-loved comedies.

East German film posters are prized for their bold, imaginative takes on international cinema, often replacing standard studio artwork with something more graphic and characterful. Wongel’s design does exactly that: bright, witty and full of charm, it captures both Murphy’s charisma and the film’s romantic fantasy in one instantly engaging image.

This vintage film poster is sized 22 1/2 x 31 7/8 inches. It will be sent rolled (unframed).

• Year: 1990
• Poster Type: East German A1
• Style:
• Art By: Günter Wongel
• Rolled/Folded/Other: Folded/Rolled
• Condition: Near Mint/Mint
• Condition Details: Originally folded (as issued) but stored flat a long time and folds softened. Looks Superb.