Film
The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)
From con man to congressman.
Comedy· Directed by Jonathan Lynn· 112 min
Overview
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.
Connections
Top billing
- 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