The Distinguished Gentleman
From con man to congressman.
R 1992 · 112 min · ★ 6.0 · Comedy
A Florida con man uses the recent death of the long time Congressman from his district, who he just happens to share a last name with, to get elected to his version of paradise, the U.S. Congress, where the money flows from lobbyists.
Directed by Jonathan Lynn · Written by Marty Kaplan
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Grant Shaud Arthur Reinhardt -
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Charles S. Dutton Elijah Hawkins -
Victor Rivers Armando -
Chi McBride Homer - S Sonny Jim Gaines Van Dyke
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Noble Willingham Zeke Bridges
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