The Distinguished Gentleman

– A Florida con man uses the passing of the long time Congressman from his district who he just happen..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 52 Minutes
Release Year:
1992
The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

04 Dec 1992

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Jonathan Lynn

Writer:

Marty Kaplan (story), Jonathan Reynolds (story), Marty Kaplan (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Joe Don Baker

Plot:

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.

Awards:

4 wins.

Production:

Hollywood Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
13%
Metacritic:
45%