Claim: Boomerang (1992 film) is a film.

Boomerang is a 1992 American romantic comedy film directed by Reginald Hudlin . The film stars Eddie Murphy as Marcus Graham , a hotshot advertising executive who also happens to be an insatiable womanizer and male chauvinist . When he meets his new boss , Jacqueline Broyer -LRB- Robin Givens -RRB- , before Marcus discovers that she is essentially a female version of himself , and realizes he is receiving the same treatment that he delivers to others . The film also features Halle Berry , David Alan Grier , Martin Lawrence and Chris Rock .   Murphy assisted in developing the story with writers Barry W. Blaustein and David Sheffield , having worked with the writing duo since his days on Saturday Night Live . Murphy hired Hudlin to direct Boomerang , following the latter 's success with his debut film House Party -LRB- 1990 -RRB- . Hudlin and the writers aimed to create a romantic comedy that differed strongly from Murphy 's previous comic efforts . Filming took place mainly in New York City , while other scenes were filmed in Washington , D.C.   Boomerang was released in the United States on July 1 , 1992 . The film was the 18th highest grossing film in North America that year . Boomerang earned over $ 131 million worldwide during its theatrical run . The film garnered nominations at the BMI Film & TV Awards and the MTV Movie Awards , while its soundtrack became a top-selling album .