
The Distinguished Gentleman
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In this 1992 comedy, Eddie Murphy stars as Thomas Jefferson Johnson, a small-time con artist who sees an opportunity to exploit the political system by running for Congress. After a congressman with the same name dies, Johnson capitalizes on the name recognition to win the election. Once in office, he navigates the world of Washington, D.C., using his street smarts to outwit seasoned politicians. Directed by Jonathan Lynn, the film offers a satirical look at American politics. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 52min
Views:2645
Release:1992
Release Date:1992-12-04
Director:Jonathan Lynn
Actors:Charles S. Dutton, Chi McBride, Eddie Murphy, Grant Shaud, Joe Don Baker, Kevin McCarthy, Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Victor Rivers, Victoria Rowell
Country:United States of America
Awards:4 wins total
Budget:$50,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$46,666,502
TMDB:6.1
Rotten Tomatoes:13%
FilmAffinity:4.3
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