A conman discovers during a "job" that US Congress is where the money is. "Name recognition" gets him elected. Will he develop a conscience?
Director:
Jonathan Lynn
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Eddie Murphy | ... | Thomas Jefferson Johnson | |
| Lane Smith | ... | Dick Dodge | |
| Sheryl Lee Ralph | ... | Miss Loretta | |
| Joe Don Baker | ... | Olaf Andersen | |
| Victoria Rowell | ... | Celia Kirby | |
| Grant Shaud | ... | Arthur Reinhardt | |
| Kevin McCarthy | ... | Terry Corrigan | |
| Charles S. Dutton | ... | Elijah Hawkins | |
| Victor Rivers | ... | Armando | |
| Chi McBride | ... | Homer (as Chi) | |
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Sonny Jim Gaines | ... | Van Dyke |
| Noble Willingham | ... | Zeke Bridges | |
| Gary Frank | ... | Iowa | |
| Daniel Benzali | ... | 'Skeeter' Warburton | |
| Cynthia Harris | ... | Vera Johnson | |
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In the conniving world of politics, even a professional shyster like Thomas Jefferson Johnson (Eddie Murphy) can find himself outmatched. After using name recognition to get elected, Johnson enjoys many of the same financial perks as other politicians. However, while investigating the connection between electric companies and cancer in young children, he unexpectedly develops a conscience. Unfortunately, fellow Congressman Dick Dodge (Lane Smith) isn't about to let him rock the boat.
Plot Keywords:
congressman | lobbyist | political humor | political comedy | campaigning |Taglines:
From con man to congressmanMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language and a scene of sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
4 December 1992 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$50,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$10,611,040, 6 December 1992Gross USA:
$46,666,502Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$46,666,502Company Credits
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Thomas Jefferson Johnson: I want you to resign. You can tell people it's for health reasons. Most of us will believe that, cuz we've seen you in the steam room.
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Lane Smith, who portrays Senator Dick Dodge, previously had played President Richard Nixon in the television mini-series The Final Days (1989), and portrayed District Attorney Jim Trotter III in the same year's My Cousin Vinny (1992), that movie also being directed by Jonathan Lynn. See more »Goofs
The window behind Hattie Rifkin's desk shows a California Fan Palm outside. California Fan Palms are not commonly found in Florida, and certainly not that tall. See more »Quotes
[blackmailing Congressman Dodge]Thomas Jefferson Johnson: I want you to resign. You can tell people it's for health reasons. Most of us will believe that, cuz we've seen you in the steam room.
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Eddie Murphy plays a con turned congressman. He goes to Washington and cons he way into congress. This movie has a lot of political humor that holds true about the Capital and politics today. Murphy fits this role to a T and one his best acting performances. Well worth to trouble to see.