The film 'Trading Places' was released in the United States, becoming a popular 1983 comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd.
Pre-production began for 'Trading Places,' including scriptwriting, casting, and planning.
Principal photography for 'Trading Places' was conducted, featuring locations in Philadelphia.
Freddie and Mortimer Duke discuss their business and the potential for a social experiment involving a homeless man and a wealthy executive.
Louis Winthorpe III, a successful commodities broker, is framed for theft and drug dealing, leading to his dismissal and social downfall.
Billy Ray Valentine, a street hustler, is arrested during a failed con but is released to participate in the Dukes' social experiment.
The Dukes orchestrate the exchange of Louis and Billy Ray's lives, putting Louis in poverty and giving Billy Ray a job and position at their firm.
Louis and Billy Ray uncover the Dukes' manipulative plan and decide to team up to take revenge and regain their fortunes.
Louis and Billy Ray devise a plan involving trading frozen orange juice futures to trick the Dukes and profit at their expense.
On the trading floor, Louis and Billy Ray implement their plan successfully, causing the Dukes to lose their fortune.
Freddie and Mortimer Duke face ruin and disgrace after losing their wealth in the commodities market due to Louis and Billy Ray's plan.
Having succeeded in their revenge, Louis and Billy Ray decide to continue working together as partners in the commodities business.
