Eddie murphy full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The movie was first released in 1992 which was the year of an american presidential election. The distinguished gentleman online 1992 movie yidio. Read the the distinguished gentleman movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. The distinguished gentleman 1992 cast and crew moviefone. It has the laughs, classic actors, and the legendary eddie murphy. The distinguished gentleman 1992 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent the distinguished gentleman online on. All actors eddie murphy, lane smith, sheryl lee ralph, joe don baker, victoria rowell. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the distinguished gentleman with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Murphy goes to washington and the big winner is mickey mouse, as disney figures to cash in with a hefty honorarium from this uneven but occasionally quite funny. Dutton, victor rivers, chi mcbride, sonny jim gaines, and noble willingham.
The distinguished gentleman 1992 cast and crew in the conniving world of politics, even a professional shyster like thomas jefferson johnson eddie murphy can find himself outmatched. All the distinguished gentleman has is eddie murphy doing his best to be the life of the party. The story involves a florida con man eddie murphy who finds a way to get elected to congress, and speeds off to the nations capital to get. I would be tempted to say the distinguished gentleman paints a jaundiced view of lobbyists and bribery in washington, if the latest headlines didnt make the movie seem almost soft on payola. 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. Sharing the same name as a popular, recently deceased congressman, a smalltime con man wins a. Although this particular film leans a bit too hard on the redemption and punishment side of things, what makes it all work is eddie. The distinguished gentleman 1992 plot summary imdb. If its news to you that corruption is a bad thing, then you might be able to cheer along as eddie. The distinguished gentleman 1992 is a comedy starring eddie murphy. The distinguished gentleman is another of those golden age of murphy films that hold up again and again each viewing bringing laughs. The distinguished gentleman 1992 eddie murphy, lane smith. Best eddie murphy comedy movies full movie english comedy full.
In addition to murphy, the film stars lane smith, sheryl lee ralph, joe don baker, victoria rowell, grant shaud, kevin mccarthy, charles s. A smoothtalking confidence trickster makes his way into congress where the cynical. The son of a brooklyn policeman who died when he was eight, africanamerican comedy superstar eddie murphy was raised in the comfortable middleclass community of hempstead, ny, by his mother and stepfather. Keeganmichael key swooned over eddie murphy on the dolemite is my name set. The distinguished gentleman, starring eddie murphy as con man thomas jefferson johnson, makes fun of conniving politicians and uninformed voters as johnson fakes his identity and gets elected to congress. The distinguished gentleman cast and crew tv guide.
Watch the distinguished gentleman online free 123movies. Watch the distinguished gentleman 1992 full movie online 123movies go123movies. Eddie murphy movies a list of 25 titles created 16 jun 2017 eddie murphy. In the conniving world of politics, even a professional shyster like thomas jefferson johnson eddie murphy can find himself outmatched. Once in congress, johnson feels right at home with the other likeminded members of congress in their deceitful and dishonest ways. The distinguished gentleman 1992 stream and watch online in the conniving world of politics, even a professional shyster like thomas jefferson johnson eddie murphy can find himself outmatched. Clarence prince akeem randy watson saul screen story. In addition to murphy, the film stars lane smith, sheryl lee.
This is one of the best political movies i have ever seen. Rent the distinguished gentleman 1992 starring joe don baker and charles s. With eddie murphy, lane smith, sheryl lee ralph, joe don baker. Thomas jefferson johnson eddie murphy is a small time con man who finds himself with a similar last name as a congressman who just passed away. Although it starts out with plenty of big, easy targets the first half of the film is. The distinguished gentleman thomas jefferson johnson 1992. Jonathan lynn directs eddie murphy in the political satire the distinguished gentleman, which comes to dvd with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1. Thomas jefferson johnson eddie murphy is a con man from florida who gets the bright idea that a scam artist could make a tidy sum if he was able to get inside the political arena. Feb 20, 2017 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. Rent the distinguished gentleman 1992 on dvd and bluray. Popular videos the distinguished gentleman youtube. Eddie murphy stars in this comedy as a con man named thomas jefferson johnson.
But soon he learns the nature of the game and decides to fight back the only way he knows how, with a. An english soundtrack is rendered in dolby digital surround, while a french soundtrack has been recorded in. He knows that he would make a good living if he were elected into. A florida con man named thomas jefferson johnson eddie murphy uses the passing of the long time congressman from his district, jeff johnson, to. By the end of the movie you wish he would just go to another party. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. The distinguished gentleman 1992 in the conniving world of politics, even a professional shyster like thomas jefferson johnson eddie murphy can find himself outmatched. Nominated golden globe award for new star of the year actor. If so, the distinguished gentleman is the movie for you. The distinguished gentleman 1992 a florida con man uses the. A conman discovers during a job that us congress is where the money is. The distinguished gentleman 1992 eddie murphy as thomas jefferson johnson. The distinguished gentleman 1992 trailer eddie murphy youtube. Today is our election day 2014 in the united states and todays results will set the stage for the upcoming two years until our next presidential election.
Upon hearing of the death of a politician with a similar name, the con man decides to take over his life. Find a full list of movie and tv titles headed to disc in april 2020. Should you get through this eddie murphy political comedy without fatigue, frustration or boredom, you may consider your serenity complete. The distinguished gentleman 1992 trailer eddie murphy. Check out our editors picks to get the lowdown on the movies and shows were. The distinguished gentleman 1992 thomas jefferson johnson. In 1992, eddie murphy starred in a film titled the distinguished gentleman. When he learns that people will give him money to run for office and money to vote for things, and he gets to keep it all, jeff johnson embarks on the biggest con of his life. The story involves a florida con man eddie murphy who finds a way to get elected to congress, and speeds off to the nations capital to get rich quick. An english soundtrack is rendered in dolby digital surround, while a french soundtrack has been recorded in dolby digital stereo.
Jay carr the film is content to remain at the level of the mildly entertaining, with no real surprises and not much sass. The distinguished gentleman is a 1992 comedy film starring eddie murphy as thomas jefferson johnson, a professional con man from florida who discovers that he shares part of his name with a recently deceased congressman. The following is the filmography for the american actor, voice actor, director, producer, screenwriter, comedian, author, songwriter and singer, eddie murphy that includes his work in film and television. Eddie murphy in the distinguished gentleman 1992 eddie murphy and. The distinguished gentleman is a 1992 american political comedy film starring eddie murphy. The film premiered stateside on 4th december 1992 which was about a month after the 92 election between incumbent republican george h. Although both a comedy and social commentary on politics in the 1990s, the film remains fresh today because the dirty side of politics doesnt ever appear to change. Eddie murphy the distinguished gentleman meni pitoscia. In addition to murphy, the film stars lane smith, sheryl lee ralph, joe don baker, james garner, victoria rowell, grant shaud, kevin mccarthy, charles s. Bush, independent ross perot, and democrat bill clinton, with the latter winning. The distinguished gentleman 1992 stream and watch online. Thomas jefferson johnson eddie murphy is a con man from florida who gets the bright idea. The films plot is centered on politics, specifically what members of.
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