Um Distinto Cavalheiro
The Distinguished Gentleman · Jonathan Lynn
Um Distinto Cavalheiro is a comédia movie released in 1992, directed by Jonathan Lynn, starring Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith e Sheryl Lee Ralph. It runs 1h 52min.
Official synopsis
De pilantra a congressista.
Em um mundo de conchavos políticos, até mesmo um charlatão profissional como Thomas Jefferson Johnson (Eddie Murphy) pode encontrar um adversário superior. Depois de usar a popularidade de seu nome para ser eleito, Johnson começa a receber as mesmas regalias financeiras de outros políticos. Porém, ao investigar a conexão entre empresas elétricas e câncer em crianças, ele surpreendentemente decide lutar para dar um fim a esta situação, só que para isso terá que enfrentar um inescrupuloso político.
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Cast of Um Distinto Cavalheiro
30 actors
Eddie Murphy
as Thomas Jefferson Johnson
Lane Smith
as Dick Dodge
Sheryl Lee Ralph
as Miss Loretta
Joe Don Baker
as Olaf Andersen
Victoria Rowell
as Celia Kirby
Grant Shaud
as Arthur Reinhardt
Kevin McCarthy
as Terry Corrigan
Charles S. Dutton
as Elijah Hawkins
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Victor Rivers
as Armando
Chi McBride
as Homer
Sonny Jim Gaines
as Van Dyke
Noble Willingham
as Zeke Bridges
Gary Frank
as Iowa
Daniel Benzali
as 'Skeeter' Warburton
Cynthia Harris
as Vera Johnson
Susan Forristal
as Ellen Juba
Autumn Winters
as Mickey Juba
Doris Grau
as Hattie Rifkin
Frances Foster
as Grandma
Sarah Carson
as Kimberly
Brad Koepenick
as Rafe Simon
Mel Owens
as Bo Chandler
James Garner
as Jeff Johnson
John Doolittle
as Ira Schecter
Rosanna Huffman
as Mrs. Bridges
Dianne Turley Travis
as Mrs. Dodge
Tom Dahlgren
as Chief of Police
Tom Finnegan
as Ethics Committee Chair
Marty Kaplan
as Ned Grable
Cliff Bemis
as Gun Lobbyist
- Director
- Jonathan Lynn
- Cinematography
- Gabriel Beristain
- Editing
- Tony Lombardo, Barry B. Leirer
- Music
- Randy Edelman
- Production
- Michael Peyser, Leonard Goldberg
- Screenplay
- Marty Kaplan
Where you've seen the cast of Um Distinto Cavalheiro
- Eddie Murphy as Thomas Jefferson Johnson is also in Shrek (2001), Shrek 2 (2004) and Mulan (1998)
- Lane Smith as Dick Dodge is also in Meu Primo Vinny (1992), Nós Somos os Campeões (1992) and Amanhecer Violento (1984)
- Sheryl Lee Ralph as Miss Loretta is also in Mudança de Hábito 2 - Mais Loucuras no Convento (1993), Bogus: Meu Amigo Secreto (1996) and O Poderoso Quinn (1989)
- Joe Don Baker as Olaf Andersen is also in 007 Contra GoldenEye (1995), Cabo do Medo (1991) and 007: O Amanhã Nunca Morre (1997)
Frequently asked questions about Um Distinto Cavalheiro
Where to watch Um Distinto Cavalheiro?
We haven't found where to watch Um Distinto Cavalheiro in Brazil yet. Availability changes often, so check back later.
Is Um Distinto Cavalheiro on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 28/09/2026, Um Distinto Cavalheiro was not on Netflix in Brazil.
How long is Um Distinto Cavalheiro?
Um Distinto Cavalheiro runs 1h 52min (112 minutes).
What year did Um Distinto Cavalheiro come out?
Um Distinto Cavalheiro came out in 1992.
How much did Um Distinto Cavalheiro gross?
Um Distinto Cavalheiro grossed US$ 46.7 million worldwide. Its budget was US$ 50 million.
Um Distinto Cavalheiro details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- The Distinguished Gentleman
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- Estados Unidos
- Production companies
- Hollywood Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
- Budget
- US$ 50 million
- Worldwide box office
- US$ 46.7 million
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