The Distinguished Gentleman Image
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Summary: A Florida con man uses the passing of the long time Congressman from his district who he just happens to share a name with, to get elected to his version of paradise, Congress, where the money flows from lobbyists. But soon he learns the nature of the game and decides to fight back the only way he knows how, with a con.
Runtime: 112 min
Production: Hollywood Pictures
Genres: Comedy, Crime
Country: USA
Language: English
Home Release Date: Nov 16, 1999
Director Credit
Jonathan Lynn Director
Writer Credit
Jonathan Reynolds Story
Marty Kaplan Story
Principal Cast Credit
Eddie Murphy Thomas Jefferson Johnson
Cast Credit
Charles S. Dutton Elijah Hawkins
Chi McBride Homer
Cynthia Harris Vera Johnson
Daniel Benzali 'Skeeter' Warburton
Gary Frank Iowa
Grant Shaud Arthur Reinhardt
Joe Don Baker Olaf Andersen
Kevin McCarthy Terry Corrigan
Lane Smith Dick Dodge
Noble Willingham Zeke Bridges
Sheryl Lee Ralph Miss Loretta
Sonny Jim Gaines Van Dyke
Victor Rivers Armando
Victoria Rowell Celia Kirby
Producer Credit
Leonard Goldberg Producer
Marty Kaplan Executive Producer
Michael Peyser Producer
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