A conman discovers during a "job" that US Congress is where the money is. "Name recognition" gets him elected. Will he develop a conscience?
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Title: The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)
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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.
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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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Terry Corrigan: It doesn't. That's the genius of the system.
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The name of the House of Representatives committee that Senator Dick Dodge (Lane Smith) was chairman of wast "The Power and Industry Committee". See more »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. See more »Quotes
Thomas Jefferson Johnson: Terry, tell me something. With all this money coming in from both sides, how does anything ever get done?Terry Corrigan: It doesn't. That's the genius of the system.
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Being a Government teacher, I was curious about this film. As an Eddie Murphy vehicle, I was what somewhat curious to see if it would be an educational movie or just a comedic flick. Well, it was both. The story is funny and the plot is politically sharp. We see how the congressional committees work and how money influences our legislative process. Eddie Murphy has arrived as an actor that is still capable of making quality films.