The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)

From con man to congressman

The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) poster

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.

Director: Jonathan Lynn
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Randy Edelman
Cinematography: Gabriel Beristain
Editing: Barry B. Leirer, Tony Lombardo
Production: Hollywood Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $50M
Box Office: $47M
Original Language: en

Keywords

businessman, greed, falling in love, bribery, political comedy

Trailer

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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, where the money flows from lobbyists.
Who directed The Distinguished Gentleman?
The Distinguished Gentleman was directed by Jonathan Lynn.
Who stars in The Distinguished Gentleman?
The Distinguished Gentleman stars Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Joe Don Baker, Victoria Rowell, Grant Shaud.
How long is The Distinguished Gentleman?
The Distinguished Gentleman has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is The Distinguished Gentleman?
The Distinguished Gentleman is a Comedy film.
What is the budget of The Distinguished Gentleman?
The Distinguished Gentleman had a budget of $50M.
How much did The Distinguished Gentleman gross?
The Distinguished Gentleman grossed $47M worldwide.
Where was The Distinguished Gentleman produced?
The Distinguished Gentleman was produced in United States of America.