The Distinguished Gentleman 1992
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SplatA 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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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Thomas Jefferson Johnson
as Dick Dodge
as Miss Loretta
as Olaf Andersen
as Celia Kirby
as Arthur Reinhardt
as Terry Corrigan
as Elijah Hawkins
as Armando
as Homer
Director:
Writer:
Marty Kaplan, Jonathan Reynolds
Stars:
Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Joe Don Baker, Victoria Rowell, Grant Shaud, Kevin McCarthy, Charles S. Dutton, Victor Rivers, Chi McBride,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
1992 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
112 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Distinguished Gentleman
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Thomas Jefferson Johnson
as Dick Dodge
as Miss Loretta
as Olaf Andersen
as Celia Kirby
as Arthur Reinhardt
as Terry Corrigan
as Elijah Hawkins
as Armando
as Homer
as Van Dyke
as Zeke Bridges
as Iowa
as 'Skeeter' Warburton
as Vera Johnson
as Ellen Juba
as Mickey Juba
as Hattie Rifkin
as Grandma
as Kimberly
as Rafe Simon
as Bo Chandler
as Jeff Johnson
as Ira Schecter
as Mrs. Bridges
as Mrs. Dodge
as Chief of Police
as Ethics Committee Chair
as Ned Grable
as Gun Lobbyist
as Teacher
as Election Anchor
as Blue Haired Lady
as Asbestos Lobbyist
as Distilled Spirits Lobbyist
as Tobacco Lobbyist
as Poultry Lobbyist
as Crabhouse Waiter
as Florida Reporter
as D.C. Anchor
as D.C. Correspondent
as Voting Husband
as Voting Wife
as Taxi Driver
as Tommy Boggs
as J.D. Williams
as Press Technician (uncredited)
as Congressional Staff (uncredited)
as Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
as Press Cameraman (uncredited)
as Re-Election Party Guest (uncredited)
as Congressman Maxwell (uncredited)
as Banquet Guest (uncredited)
as Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
as Gwen, Society Woman (uncredited)
as 900 Phone Girl Maria (uncredited)
as Banquet Guest (uncredited)
as Banquet Guest (uncredited)
as Banquet Guest (uncredited)
as Politician (uncredited)
as Banquet Guest (uncredited)
as Ambassador (uncredited)
as Banquet Guest (uncredited)
as Congressman Rowland (uncredited)
as Congressman (uncredited)
as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
as Congressman (uncredited)
as Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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