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Dec 4, 1992 · Eddie Murphy stars as a conman who runs for Congress and faces a corrupt rival in this 1992 film. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more.
- (17K)
- Comedy, Crime
- Jonathan Lynn
- 1992-12-04
The Distinguished Gentleman is a 1992 American political comedy film starring Eddie Murphy. The film was directed by Jonathan Lynn. In addition to Murphy, the film stars Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Joe Don Baker, Victoria Rowell, Grant Shaud, Kevin McCarthy, and Charles S. Dutton.
- $50 million
- Randy Edelman
- December 4, 1992
A 1992 movie about a con artist who runs for Congress and exposes a corrupt deal. Critics and audiences gave it low ratings, citing its weak plot and humor.
- (16)
- Jonathan Lynn
- R
- Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy plays a con man who runs for Congress in this 1992 comedy. Find out where to watch, see the cast and crew, and read the latest news about this film.
- (21)
- R
Dec 4, 1992 · A comedy film starring Eddie Murphy as a Florida con man who wins a congressional seat by impersonating another politician and selling his vote to the highest bidder. The film explores the themes of lobbyists, bribery, and love in Washington, but has a slow pace and a soft ending.
Find out who starred in and produced the comedy film The Distinguished Gentleman, directed by Jonathan Lynn and written by Marty Kaplan and Jonathan Reynolds. See the full list of actors, actresses, writers, producers, composers, editors, and more on IMDb.
1h 45m. TCM Emails. Sign Up. A conman is elected to Congress where he takes advantage of his power to the fullest, until he falls in love with a lobbyist who tries to make him do something worthwhile.
