Comedy superstar Eddie Murphy (Bowfinger, The Nutty Professor) brings down the house in The Distinguished Gentleman, the hilarious comedy hit about a small-time con man who runs for Congress - and miraculously wins! As Thomas Jefferson Johnson, Murphy hustles his way to the big time and wins an elected seat in the U.S. Congress. But that's only the beginning - with the perks and power of his new position, Murphy cons for cash and doesn't have to break the law to bamboozle the big bucks! You can be sure you'll love it when Eddie Murphy goes to Washington!
Synopsis: A small-time con artist realizes that the real con game is in Washington so he turns politician and wins a seat in the House of Representatives.
Production Year:
1992
Released:
Tue, 11/23/1999
Run Time Minutes:
112
Genres:
Comedy
Trailer:
No
Format Aspect Ratio:
2.35-Super Wide Screen
Resolution:
480x720 LowRez
More Information:
HD-1
Audio Language:
English
Audio Format:
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels:
Dolby Surround
Actors:
Eddie Murphy - Thomas Jefferson Johnson
Actors:
Lane Smith - Dick Dodge
Actors:
Sheryl Lee Ralph - Miss Loretta
Actors:
Joe Don Baker - Olaf Andersen
Actors:
Victoria Rowell - Celia Kirby
Actors:
Grant Shaud - Arthur Reinhardt
Actors:
Kevin McCarthy - Terry Corrigan
Actors:
Charles S. Dutton - Elijah Hawkins
Actors:
Victor Rivers - Armando
Actors:
Chi - Homer
Actors:
Sonny Jim Gaines - Van Dyke
Actors:
Noble Willingham - Zeke Bridges
Actors:
Gary Frank - Iowa
Actors:
Daniel Benzali - 'Skeeter' Warburton
Actors:
Cynthia Harris - Vera Johnson
Actors:
Susan Forristal - Ellen Juba
Actors:
Autumn Winters - Mickey Juba
Actors:
James Garner - Jeff Johnson
Actors:
Doris Grau - Hattie Rifkin
Actors:
Frances Foster - Grandma
Actors:
Sarah Carson - Kimberly
Actors:
Mel Owens - Bo Chandler
Actors:
Brad Koepenick - Rafe Simon
Actors:
John Doolittle - Ira Schecter
Actors:
Rosanna Huffman - Mrs. Bridges
Actors:
Dianne Turley Travis - Mrs. Dodge
Actors:
Tom Dahlgren - Chief of Police
Actors:
Tom Finnegan - Ethics Committee Chair
Actors:
Marty Kaplan - Ned Grable
Actors:
Cliff Bemis - Gun Lobbyist
Actors:
Prudence Barry - Teacher
Actors:
Nina Totenberg - Election Anchor
Actors:
Julianna McCarthy - Blue Haired Lady
Actors:
Daniel Petrie Jr. - Asbestos Lobbyist
Actors:
Dion Anderson - Distilled Spirits Lobbyist
Actors:
Stu Levin - Tobacco Lobbyist
Actors:
Richard Anders - Poultry Lobbyist
Actors:
Brian Gelatto - Crabhouse Waiter
Actors:
Roger Reid - Florida Reporter
Actors:
Angela Stribling - D.C. Anchor
Actors:
Patricia Ciaffa - D.C. Correspondent
Actors:
David A. Penhale - Voting Husband
Actors:
Cordis Heard - Voting Wife
Actors:
Gary Price - Taxi Driver
Actors:
Tommy Boggs - Tommy Boggs
Actors:
J.D. Williams - J.D. Williams
Actors:
Anne Gaybis - 900 Phone Girl (Maria)
Actors:
John Michael - Politician
Actors:
Della Reese - Elevator Operator