The Distinguished Gentleman

The Distinguished Gentleman

1992 · 112 min · EN · R · 6.1 (266 votes)
Dir. Jonathan Lynn · Starring Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Joe Don Baker, Victoria Rowell, Grant Shaud · Music Randy Edelman

From con man to congressman

Comedy

A Florida con man uses the passing of the long time Congressman from his district who he just happens to share a name with, to get elected to his version of paradise, Congress, where the money flows from lobbyists. But soon he learns the nature of the game and decides to fight back the only way he knows how, with a con.

VIBE

A slick con artist navigates the cutthroat world of Washington D.C. Expect sharp dialogue, escalating schemes, and a surprisingly earnest, if crooked, heart at its center. It's a fast-paced, satirical romp through political ambition and the art of the hustle.

satiricalwittyenergeticfunsteady80s comedyfish-out-of-waterpolitical satiredeceptionambitioncorruptionidentity
businessmangreedfalling in lovebribery