The Distinguished Gentleman
“From con man to congressman.”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Distinguished Gentleman
The Distinguished Gentleman is a 1992 English-language comedy film directed by Jonathan Lynn. The cast is led by Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Distinguished Gentleman was produced by Hollywood Pictures and Touchwood Pacific Partners 1 and made in United States of America. It was released on December 4, 1992, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $47 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jonathan Lynn
- Writers
- Marty Kaplan, Jonathan Reynolds
- Release date
- December 4, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $47 million
- Production
- Hollywood Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
The Distinguished Gentleman cast & crew
The Distinguished Gentleman was directed by Jonathan Lynn and written by Marty Kaplan and Jonathan Reynolds.
The cast features Eddie Murphy as Thomas Jefferson Johnson, Lane Smith as Dick Dodge, Sheryl Lee Ralph as Miss Loretta, Joe Don Baker as Olaf Andersen, Victoria Rowell as Celia Kirby, and Grant Shaud as Arthur Reinhardt.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Randy Edelman, cinematography is by Gabriel Beristain, and it was produced by Leonard Goldberg and Michael Peyser.
Is The Distinguished Gentleman worth watching?
The Distinguished Gentleman holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 329 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Distinguished Gentleman is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Distinguished Gentleman
Eddie Murphy
Thomas Jefferson Johnson
Lane Smith
Dick Dodge
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Miss Loretta
Joe Don Baker
Olaf Andersen
Victoria Rowell
Celia Kirby
Grant Shaud
Arthur Reinhardt
Kevin McCarthy
Terry Corrigan
Charles S. Dutton
Elijah Hawkins
Victor Rivers
Armando
Chi McBride
Homer
Sonny Jim Gaines
Van Dyke
Noble Willingham
Zeke Bridges
The Distinguished Gentleman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Distinguished Gentleman in United States?
The Distinguished Gentleman is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Distinguished Gentleman in?
The Distinguished Gentleman is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Distinguished Gentleman?
The Distinguished Gentleman runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is The Distinguished Gentleman rated?
The Distinguished Gentleman is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 329 ratings.
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