Directed by:
Jonathan LynnScreenplay:
Marty KaplanCinematography:
Gabriel BeristainComposer:
Randy EdelmanCast:
Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Joe Don Baker, Victoria Rowell, Kevin McCarthy, Charles S. Dutton, Grant Shaud, Chi McBride, Sonny Jim Gaines (more)Plots(1)
As Thomas Jeffferson Johnson, Murphy hustles his way to the big time and wins an elected seat in the U.S. Congress. But that's only the beginning -- with the perks and power of his new position, Murphy cons for cash and doesn't have to break the law to bamboozle the big bucks! You can be sure you'll love it when Eddie Murphy goes to Washington! (official distributor synopsis)
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A representative of the numerous hopelessly average films that won't offend but also don't have the potential to excite. A few decent jokes, some likable actors, an obvious attempt to lightly criticize without stepping on any toes, and primarily designed to sell well. If I were to compare it as a satire to something like Wag the Dog, where that film strikes mercilessly, The Distinguished Gentleman merely pokes lightly. Objectively, the film deserves three stars, but Eddie Murphy has become so annoying to me in recent years with his chatty, stereotypical characters that my overall impression of the film is no more than 45%.
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