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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
Dec 4, 1992 · The Distinguished Gentleman: Directed by Jonathan Lynn. With Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Joe Don Baker. A conman discovers during a "job" that US Congress is where the money is. "Name recognition" gets him elected. Will he develop a conscience?
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- Comedy, Crime
- Jonathan Lynn
- 1992-12-04
Rated: 2/5 • Feb 26, 2005. In the conniving world of politics, even a professional shyster like Thomas Jefferson Johnson (Eddie Murphy) can find himself outmatched. After using name recognition ...
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- Jonathan Lynn
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- Eddie Murphy
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Dec 4, 1992 · I would be tempted to say "The Distinguished Gentleman" paints a jaundiced view of lobbyists and bribery in Washington, if the latest headlines didn't make the movie seem almost soft on payola. The story involves a Florida con man (Eddie Murphy) who finds a way to get elected to Congress, and speeds off to the nation's capital to get rich quick.
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- 112 min
Dec 4, 1992 · Overview. A Florida con man uses the passing of the long time Congressman from his district, who he just happens to share a name with, to get elected to his version of paradise- Congress, where the money flows from lobbyists. Marty Kaplan. Screenplay, Story. Jonathan Lynn. Director. Jonathan Reynolds. Story.
