Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline: From con man to congressman
- Genres: Comedy
- Release Date: 1992-12-04
- Runtime: 112.0 min
- Budget: $50.0 million
- Revenue: $83.0 million
- Production Companies: Hollywood Pictures
Cast & Crew
Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Joe Don Baker, Victoria Rowell, Grant Shaud, Kevin McCarthy, Charles S. Dutton, Victor Rivers, Chi McBride, Sonny Jim Gaines, Noble Willingham, Gary Frank, Daniel Benzali, Cynthia Harris, Susan Forristal, James Garner, John Doolittle, Tom Dahlgren, Tom Finnegan, Cliff Bemis, Nina Totenberg, Daniel Petrie Jr.-Richard Anders, Della Reese, Gary Price
Synopsis – What to Expect from “The Distinguished Gentleman”
The Distinguished Gentleman is a 1992 American comedy film starring Eddie Murphy. The film follows Thomas Jefferson Johnson (Murphy), a con artist who impersonates a recently deceased congressman in order to get elected to Congress.
The film begins with Thomas Jefferson Johnson, a con artist, attending the funeral of Congressman Jeff Johnson. Thomas takes advantage of the situation and impersonates the congressman in order to get elected to Congress. He is successful in his endeavor and soon finds himself in Washington, D.C.
Once in Washington, Thomas quickly becomes the center of attention. He charms the voters with his smooth-talking and quick wit. However, Thomas soon finds out that his new position comes with a lot of responsibilities. He must deal with lobbyists, the media, and the politics of the capital.
At the same time, Thomas must also find a way to keep his true identity a secret. He must find a way to balance his con artist lifestyle with his new political career. He must also find a way to keep his true identity a secret from the people he is supposed to be representing.
Thomas quickly discovers that his new political career is not as easy as he thought it would be. He is faced with difficult decisions and must make tough choices. He also must learn to navigate the political waters in order to stay in power.
The Distinguished Gentleman is a lighthearted comedy that follows Thomas as he navigates his new political career. It is a fun and
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