| The Distinguished Gentleman | |
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 Theatrical release poster by Steven Chorney | |
| Directed by | Jonathan Lynn |
| Written by | Marty Kaplan Jonathan Reynolds |
| Produced by | Marty Kaplan Leonard Goldberg Michael Peyser |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Gabriel Beristain |
| Edited by | Barry B. Leirer Tony Lombardo |
| Music by | Randy Edelman |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $50 million[1] |
| Box office | $86 million[2] |
The Distinguished Gentleman is a 1992 American political comedy film starring Eddie Murphy. The film was directed by Jonathan Lynn. In addition to Murphy, the film stars Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Joe Don Baker, Victoria Rowell, Grant Shaud, Kevin McCarthy, and Charles S. Dutton.
The film's plot is centered on politics, specifically what members of Congress and lobbyists do to get what they want in Washington, D.C.
- ^ "A Few Good Men' tops weekend box office". UPI. December 14, 1992. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
- ^ "Planet Hollywood". Screen International. August 30, 1996. pp. 14–15.