The Distinguished Gentleman

The Distinguished Gentleman

Directed by Jonathan Lynn
19921hr 52min

Step into the world of "The Distinguished Gentleman," where a smooth-talking con artist from Florida sees an opportunity and seizes it with both hands. With quick wit and charm, he steps into the shoes of a deceased Congressman, hoping to ride the wave of power and money that comes with a seat in the U.S. Congress.

As the story unfolds, audiences are taken on a wild ride through the corridors of political power, where every handshake hides a secret agenda and every smile masks a hidden motive. With twists and turns at every corner, this film will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning who can be trusted in the game of politics. Will our protagonist rise to the occasion and become the distinguished gentleman he pretends to be, or will his past catch up with him in the most unexpected way? Find out in this clever and entertaining political comedy that will leave you craving for more.

Cast

Eddie Murphy

Thomas Jefferson Johnson

Eddie Murphy

James Garner

Jeff Johnson

James Garner

Charles S. Dutton

Elijah Hawkins

Charles S. Dutton

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Miss Loretta

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Chi McBride

Grant Shaud

Arthur Reinhardt

Grant Shaud

Joe Don Baker

Olaf Andersen

Joe Don Baker

Kevin McCarthy

Terry Corrigan

Kevin McCarthy

Victor Rivers

Armando

Victor Rivers

Lane Smith

Dick Dodge

Lane Smith

Dion Anderson

Distilled Spirits Lobbyist

Dion Anderson

Noble Willingham

Zeke Bridges

Noble Willingham

Victoria Rowell

Celia Kirby

Victoria Rowell

Dianne Turley Travis

Mrs. Dodge

Dianne Turley Travis

Julianna McCarthy

Blue Haired Lady

Julianna McCarthy

Susan Forristal

Ellen Juba

Susan Forristal

Cliff Bemis

Gun Lobbyist

Cliff Bemis

Cynthia Harris

Vera Johnson

Cynthia Harris

Della Reese

Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Della Reese

Frances Foster

Grandma

Frances Foster

Daniel Petrie Jr.

Asbestos Lobbyist

Daniel Petrie Jr.

Gary Frank

Daniel Benzali

'Skeeter' Warburton

Daniel Benzali

Anne Gaybis

900 Phone Girl Maria (uncredited)

Anne Gaybis

Scott Barry

Press Cameraman (uncredited)

Scott Barry

Rosanna Huffman

Mrs. Bridges

Rosanna Huffman

Robert Buckingham

Congressman Maxwell (uncredited)

Robert Buckingham

Tom Finnegan

Ethics Committee Chair

Tom Finnegan

Tom Dahlgren

Chief of Police

Tom Dahlgren

Cordis Heard

Voting Wife

Cordis Heard

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