Murphy and his relatives were hanging out in a trailer, laughing at each others jokes, talking about life and. Search, discover and share your favorite distinguished gentleman gifs. Once in congress, johnson feels right at home with the other likeminded members of congress in their deceitful and dishonest ways. By the end of the movie you wish he would just go to another party. A florida con man named thomas jefferson johnson eddie murphy uses the passing of the long time congressman from his district, jeff johnson, to get elected to congress. But paramount got cold feet after murphys latest movie, the distinguished gentleman, disappointed at the box office. 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. The distinguished gentleman 1992 in the conniving world of politics, even a professional shyster like thomas jefferson johnson eddie murphy can find himself outmatched. The distinguished gentleman is another of those golden age of murphy films that hold up again and again each viewing bringing laughs.
If its news to you that corruption is a bad thing, then you might be able to cheer along as eddie. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. Best eddie murphy comedy movies full movie english. The new york times felt the film was less adventurous than other eddie murphy films, but still provided viewers with an enjoyable, comedy with a sitcom feel roger ebert.
If so, the distinguished gentleman is the movie for you. Should you get through this eddie murphy political comedy without fatigue, frustration or. The distinguished gentleman 1992 directed by jonathan. 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 idea was born on the set of eddies 1992 movie the distinguished gentleman. Naacp impersonation the distinguished gentleman youtube. The distinguished gentleman quotes, movie quotes movie. 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. The distinguished gentleman 1992 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Nominated golden globe award for new star of the year actor. This is one of the best political movies i have ever seen. Eddie murphy a list of 37 titles created 15 feb 2019 eddie murphy a list of 37 titles created jun 2018 see all related lists. With eddie murphy, lane smith, sheryl lee ralph, joe don baker. The distinguished gentleman online 1992 movie yidio.
Upgrade to a letterboxd pro account to add your favorite services to this listincluding any service and country pair listed on justwatchand to enable oneclick filtering by all your favorites powered by justwatch. 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. Distinguished gentleman full movie full hd youtube. Movies dg this category is for questions and answers related to distinguished gentleman, the, as asked by users of. Rent the distinguished gentleman 1992 on dvd and bluray. 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. 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. Overview of distinguished gentleman, the, 1992, directed by jonathan lynn, with eddie murphy, lane smith, james garner, at turner classic movies.
Starring eddie murphy, lane smith, sheryl lee ralph, joe don baker, victoria rowell, grant. The distinguished gentleman is a 1992 american political comedy film starring eddie murphy. Eddie murphy stars in this comedy as a con man named thomas jefferson johnson. Thomas jefferson johnson eddie murphy is a con man from florida who gets. 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. Rent the distinguished gentleman 1992 starring joe don baker and charles s.
Eddie murphys glib gentleman is distinguished by its. It has the laughs, classic actors, and the legendary eddie murphy. In 1992, eddie murphy starred in a film titled the distinguished gentleman. From con man to congressman reads this movies major tagline as confidence trickster thomas jefferson johnson eddie murphy does exactly that, runs for office and becomes a politician in the u. 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.
The distinguished gentleman 1992 thomas jefferson johnson. An english soundtrack is rendered in dolby digital surround, while a french soundtrack has been recorded in dolby digital stereo. 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. C he gets himself elected as a new freshman congressman. The distinguished gentleman 1992 a florida con man uses the passing of the long time congressman from his district who he just happens to.
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. The distinguished gentleman vhs, 1993 for sale online ebay. A smoothtalking confidence trickster makes his way into congress. After the passing of a longtime congressman, a florida con man named thomas jefferson johnson eddie murphy decides to play the ultimate con game in washington d. The distinguished gentleman 1992 stream and watch online in the conniving world of politics, even a professional shyster like thomas jefferson. All the distinguished gentleman has is eddie murphy doing his best to be the life of the party. Though it laid a big fat egg at the box office, the distinguished gentleman is still one of eddie murphys smartest and most entertaining films. Previously, james cagney had played a confidence trickster who enters politics in a lion is in the streets 1953. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. 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 american actor, singer, writer, musician and comedian made his movie debut in the 1982 film 48 hours for which he got a golden globe nomination for new star of the year. Eddie murphy s full mark twain speech and bill cosby impression his first live set in 28 years duration. A conman discovers during a job that us congress is where the money is. All actors eddie murphy, lane smith, sheryl lee ralph, joe don baker, victoria rowell.
Why did eddie murphy have a falling out w john landis. Murphy goes to washington, and discovers a city that is last in war, last in peace, and not even in the american league any more. The distinguished gentleman 1992 trailer eddie murphy youtube. Clarence prince akeem randy watson saul screen story. He knows that he would make a good living if he were elected into. From a regular on saturday night live 19942000 to an academy award nomination, eddie murphy has indeed come a long way. Dutton, victor rivers, chi mcbride, sonny jim gaines, and noble willingham. The distinguished gentleman dvd, 1999 for sale online ebay. The distinguished gentleman politics and film database. The distinguished gentleman 1992 is a comedy starring eddie murphy.
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