The Distinguished Gentleman(1992)
From con man to congressman.
The Distinguished Gentleman 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, released on December 4, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Joe Don Baker. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 338 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Lynn
- Writers:
- Marty Kaplan, Marty Kaplan, Jonathan Reynolds
- Producers:
- Leonard Goldberg, Michael Peyser
- Cinematographer:
- Gabriel Beristain
- Composer:
- Randy Edelman
- Production:
- Hollywood Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
- Budget:
- $50,000,000
- Revenue:
- $46,666,502
- Status:
- Released
The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) Trailer
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The Distinguished Gentleman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eddie Murphy
as Thomas Jefferson Johnson
Lane Smith
as Dick Dodge
Sheryl Lee Ralph
as Miss Loretta
Joe Don Baker
as Olaf Andersen
Victoria Rowell
as Celia Kirby
Grant Shaud
as Arthur Reinhardt
Kevin McCarthy
as Terry Corrigan
Charles S. Dutton
as Elijah Hawkins
Victor Rivers
as Armando
Chi McBride
as Homer
- Sonny Jim Gaines
Sonny Jim Gaines
as Van Dyke
Noble Willingham
as Zeke Bridges
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Lynn, written by Marty Kaplan, Marty Kaplan and Jonathan Reynolds, produced by Leonard Goldberg and Michael Peyser.
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The Distinguished Gentleman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 338 ratings.
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The Distinguished Gentleman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Distinguished Gentleman online?
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The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Distinguished Gentleman?
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The main cast of The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) includes Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Joe Don Baker and Victoria Rowell. The film was directed by Jonathan Lynn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Distinguished Gentleman released?
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The Distinguished Gentleman was released on December 4, 1992 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Distinguished Gentleman worth watching?
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The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 338 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Distinguished Gentleman?
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