The Distinguished Gentleman
"From con man to congressman"
Originally released in 1992. The Distinguished Gentleman is a comedy film. directed by Jonathan Lynn.
Starring Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith, and Sheryl Lee Ralph
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 4, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (315 votes)
Budget
$50M
Production budget
Box Office
$46.7M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $46,666,502
Production Companies
- Hollywood Pictures
- Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Distinguished Gentleman about?
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, ...
Who directed The Distinguished Gentleman?
The Distinguished Gentleman was directed by Jonathan Lynn.
How long is The Distinguished Gentleman?
The Distinguished Gentleman has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Distinguished Gentleman released?
The Distinguished Gentleman was released on December 4, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Distinguished Gentleman?
The main cast of The Distinguished Gentleman includes Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Joe Don Baker, Victoria Rowell.
Is The Distinguished Gentleman worth watching?
The Distinguished Gentleman has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 315 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.