Eddie Murphy Lane Smith Sheryl Lee Ralph. Simply put, a Distinguished Gentleman just does it better. In the lead up to a Decade of DGR, we will be sharing some of the stories and images that have built this community since 2012. Watch the full movie online. The Distinguished Gentleman is a 1992 American political comedy film starring Eddie Murphy. The Distinguished Gentleman. The film was directed by Jonathan Lynn. (1993) Armed with the same name as a late U.S. senator, a con man (Eddie Murphy) goes to Washington and plays the game. 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. English. Box office. The basic idea is, motorcyclists (male or female) dress up in snappy outfits and go for a group ride, while soliticing donations for the cause. $50 million. One of Eddie's least appreciated films.... Isaac58557 June 2007. The Distinguished Gentleman Trailer SD IMDB: 5.9 At which the amount of money flows from lobbyists A Florida conman employs the passing of the very long time Congressman from his district who he happens to share a name to get elected to his version of heaven, Congress. The Distinguished Gentleman argues that it is easier for an unknown, freshman Congressman to create legislative change because of fewer connections and donors to appease. A massive shoutout to all the legends in the Police force that help DGR to take place! A Series of Life Lessons And Revelations. Don’t forget DGR is on the 23rd May 2021! Current Page: Home Bio Gallery Contact Open Menu Close Menu. $46,666,502. After using name recognition to get elected, Johnson enjoys many of … Current Page: Home Bio Gallery Contact Becoming The Distinguished Gentleman. The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. The Distinguished Gentleman is a 1992 American political comedy film starring Eddie Murphy. The Distinguished Gentleman is a bearded man of patience, class, intellect, and grit--commanding the admiration, respect, and envy of the non-bearded. Our mission is to transform the bearded man into the Distinguished Gentleman, one beard at a … The Distinguished Gentleman. Budget. Initially anything but distinguished, Thomas Johnson decides to run for Congress purely on the name recognition of his district’s deceased Congressman. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is a worldwide fundraiser for men’s health initiatives; in 2021, the DGR is raising money for Movember. 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. Dutton, Victor Rivers, Chi McBride, Sonny Jim Gaines, and Noble Willingham. Though it laid a big fat egg at the box office, THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN is still one of Eddie Murphy's smartest and most entertaining films. In addition to Murphy, the film stars Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Joe … Eddie plays a career con man who decides there is real money to be made in the political arena and using the name of his state's recently deceased incumbent, runs for Congress and is actually elected … Save the date. more. The film was directed by Jonathan Lynn. The Distinguished Gentleman. Though Johnson wins office and is motivated by extremely … Although this particular film leans a bit too hard on the redemption and punishment side of things, what makes it all work is Eddie: good-looking, ridiculously charming and smarter than should be allowed.