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The Distinguished Gentleman

Eddie Murphy heads for Washington D.C. as a con man who fast-talks his way into a congressional seat but finds that representing the public isn't all about power, money and fame. Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Joe Don Baker, Victoria Rowell, Grant Shaud, Kevin McCarthy and Charles S. Dutton costar in this capital comedy.

Story by: Marty Kaplan and

Story by: Jonathan Reynolds

Screenplay by: Marty Kaplan

Directed by: Jonathan Lynn

Duration: 113 mins

Genre: Comedy

Advisories: Adult Language, Adult Content, Mild Violence

Rating: R

Audio Format: Dolby Digital 5.1, English/Spanish, Stereo

Video Format: HDTV, Closed Captioning

ActorCharacter
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
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