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The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)

★ 5.9R112 minDirector: Jonathan Lynn

1992 film by Jonathan Lynn

The Distinguished Gentleman is a 1992 American political comedy film starring Eddie Murphy. The film was directed by Jonathan Lynn. In addition to Murphy, the film stars Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Joe Don Baker, Victoria Rowell, Grant Shaud, Kevin McCarthy, and Charles S. Dutton.

The film's plot is centered on politics, specifically what members of Congress and lobbyists do to get what they want in Washington, D.C.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Distinguished Gentleman about?
The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) — In the conniving world of politics, even a professional shyster like Thomas Jefferson Johnson (Eddie Murphy) can find himself outmatched. After using name recognition to get elected, Johnson enjoys many of the same financial perks as other politicians. However, while investigatin
Is The Distinguished Gentleman based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Distinguished Gentleman scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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