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The Distinguished Gentleman

  • 19921992
  • RR
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
16K
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Eddie Murphy in The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)
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  • Comedy
  • Crime
A conman discovers during a "job" that US Congress is where the money is. "Name recognition" gets him elected. Will he develop a conscience?A conman discovers during a "job" that US Congress is where the money is. "Name recognition" gets him elected. Will he develop a conscience?A conman discovers during a "job" that US Congress is where the money is. "Name recognition" gets him elected. Will he develop a conscience?
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
16K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jonathan Lynn
  • Writers
    • Marty Kaplan(story)
    • Jonathan Reynolds(story)
  • Stars
    • Eddie Murphy
    • Lane Smith
    • Sheryl Lee Ralph
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jonathan Lynn
  • Writers
    • Marty Kaplan(story)
    • Jonathan Reynolds(story)
  • Stars
    • Eddie Murphy
    • Lane Smith
    • Sheryl Lee Ralph
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 52User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:13
    Official Trailer

    Photos22

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    Eddie Murphy in The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)
    Eddie Murphy in The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)
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    Eddie Murphy in The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)
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    Eddie Murphy, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Noble Willingham in The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)
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    Eddie Murphy in The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)

    Top cast

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    Eddie Murphy
    Eddie Murphy
    • Thomas Jefferson Johnsonas Thomas Jefferson Johnson
    Lane Smith
    Lane Smith
    • Dick Dodgeas Dick Dodge
    Sheryl Lee Ralph
    Sheryl Lee Ralph
    • Miss Lorettaas Miss Loretta
    Joe Don Baker
    Joe Don Baker
    • Olaf Andersenas Olaf Andersen
    Victoria Rowell
    Victoria Rowell
    • Celia Kirbyas Celia Kirby
    Grant Shaud
    Grant Shaud
    • Arthur Reinhardtas Arthur Reinhardt
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin McCarthy
    • Terry Corriganas Terry Corrigan
    Charles S. Dutton
    Charles S. Dutton
    • Elijah Hawkinsas Elijah Hawkins
    Victor Rivers
    Victor Rivers
    • Armandoas Armando
    Chi McBride
    Chi McBride
    • Homeras Homer
    • (as Chi)
    Sonny Jim Gaines
    • Van Dykeas Van Dyke
    Noble Willingham
    Noble Willingham
    • Zeke Bridgesas Zeke Bridges
    Gary Frank
    Gary Frank
    • Iowaas Iowa
    Daniel Benzali
    Daniel Benzali
    • 'Skeeter' Warburtonas 'Skeeter' Warburton
    Cynthia Harris
    Cynthia Harris
    • Vera Johnsonas Vera Johnson
    Susan Forristal
    • Ellen Jubaas Ellen Juba
    Autumn Winters
    • Mickey Jubaas Mickey Juba
    James Garner
    James Garner
    • Jeff Johnsonas Jeff Johnson
    • Director
      • Jonathan Lynn
    • Writers
      • Marty Kaplan(story) (screenplay)
      • Jonathan Reynolds(story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      First film Eddie Murphy starred in which was not produced by movie studio Paramount Pictures.
    • Goofs
      When congressman Johnson first sits down with Celia Kirby and her assistant Ira Schecter , Johnson asks Ira about how much he pays for auto insurance and Ira states that he owns a 1982 Dodge Dart. The Dodge Dart was manufactured from 1960 through 1976 and then again from 2013 through the present. There is no such thing as a 1982 Dodge Dart.
    • Quotes

      Thomas Jefferson Johnson: Chairman Dodge, please! Would you tell him that it's Mr. Joshua Benjamin from the NAACP on the line! Actually Mame, you could be a great deal of help, I have a few minor questions. I would like to know how many members of the Chairman's committee are African American?... None... Well, surely, there must be a Latino member on the committee... No Latinos either... Ah! Does ah! the Chairman have any Asians or Native Americans on the Committee? No Asians and no Natives. Does the Chairman have any Handicaps or Gays on the Committee? No Gays. Well, thank you mame, you've been a great deal of help. Just forget I even called. Just tell him I said 'hi'.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Distinguished Gentleman/Brother's Keeper/The Bodyguard/The Crying Game/Close to Eden (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      The Thunderer
      Written by John Philip Sousa

    User reviews52

    Review
    Top review
    Eddie Murphy's best performances.
    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.
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    • cmyklefty
    • Jan 11, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 4, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Jonathan Lynn - Director
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fırlama Beyefendi
    • Filming locations
      • Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hollywood Pictures
      • Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $46,666,502
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,611,040
      • Dec 6, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $46,666,502
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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