The Distinguished Gentleman
From con man to congressman.
19921h 52m6.0(335 votes)
Comedy
Synopsis
A Florida con man uses the recent death of the long time Congressman from his district, who he just happens to share a last name with, to get elected to his version of paradise, the U.S. Congress, where the money flows from lobbyists.
The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) is a comedy film directed by Jonathan Lynn. It stars Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. The film runs for 1 hour 52 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10 from 335 votes.
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Director
Cast
Eddie Murphy
Thomas Jefferson Johnson
Lane Smith
Dick Dodge
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Miss Loretta
Joe Don Baker
Olaf Andersen
Victoria Rowell
Celia Kirby
Grant Shaud
Arthur Reinhardt
Kevin McCarthy
Terry Corrigan
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Who stars in The Distinguished Gentleman?
The Distinguished Gentleman stars Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Joe Don Baker, and was directed by Jonathan Lynn.
How long is The Distinguished Gentleman?
The Distinguished Gentleman has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes.
When did The Distinguished Gentleman come out?
The Distinguished Gentleman was released in 1992.
What genre is The Distinguished Gentleman?
The Distinguished Gentleman is a comedy film.
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The Distinguished Gentleman holds an average audience score of 6.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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