Movie
The Distinguished Gentleman
From con man to congressman.
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.
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Not streaming in United States
The Distinguished Gentleman opened in theaters December 4, 1992. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Cast
Eddie MurphyThomas Jefferson Johnson
Lane SmithDick Dodge
Sheryl Lee RalphMiss Loretta
Joe Don BakerOlaf Andersen
Victoria RowellCelia Kirby
Grant ShaudArthur Reinhardt
Kevin McCarthyTerry Corrigan
Charles S. DuttonElijah HawkinsCredits
- Directed by
- Jonathan Lynn
- Written by
- Marty Kaplan, Marty Kaplan, Jonathan Reynolds
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $46.7M
Production
Hollywood PicturesUnited States- Touchwood Pacific Partners 1United States