DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN, THE(1992)
As the reviewer below says, this could be a documentary on
how to get ahead in congress!! It's actually a pretty damn
good movie, though I'm not sure Eddie ever expected to
make a statment movie! It's got humor, sentimentality
and romance! And it makes a statement that, in reality,
would never make a dent in Washington!! A-
From IMDb.com:
Some viewers consider this film political satire, others
could say its almost documentary-like. The story of a
con-man making his way to congress (usually its the other
way around). Nonetheless, it is a comedy, with bits of
drama packed in. Starring Eddie Murphy as Thomas Jefferson
Johnson, he's the name you know!
Jonathan Lynn directed this film, which has not always
garnered the best reviews (even though James Garner was
part of the cast). Comedy films generally don't win academy
awards, nothing new here, nor do they catch the eye of
acclaimed critics. Still, if you like Eddie Murphy, give
this film a look, you won't be dissatisfied. - Hollywood_Yoda