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The Distinguished Gentleman

From con man to congressman.

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.

19921h 52mRComedy

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About The Distinguished Gentleman

Directors
Jonathan Lynn
Cast
Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Joe Don Baker, Victoria Rowell, Grant Shaud
Genres
Comedy
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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