The Distinguished Gentleman

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.

Director: Jonathan Lynn

Cast

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