Average The Distinguished Gentleman Quiz | 10 Questions | Movies

Answer: Zeke

Zeke Bridges, played by character actor Noble Willingham, likes to have phone sex, and is a customer of Thomas' "Girls of Many Nations". Thomas, posing as a vice cop, and his two assistants threaten to expose the company president at a large political gathering at his own home. The threesome get away with $12,000 and a Rolex watch.

Answer: James Garner

At the beginning of the film, Thomas overhears the Congressman chatting with Olaf Anderson, a political supporter, about campaign funds and insider trading stock tips. This bit of eavesdropping later sparks Thomas' interest in going to Washington. Joe Don Baker's portrayal of the unscrupulous corporate CEO, Olaf Anderson, was a departure from his role as the honest lawman, Buford Pusser, in 1973's "Walking Tall".

Answer: Silver Foxes

The Silver Foxes were a Florida senior citizens group that was also a registered political party. This allowed Thomas to get his name on the ballot without getting in excess of 5000 signatures. Hattie Rifkin, played by Doris Grau, was the head of the Silver Foxes and a political ally of the new congressman.

Answer: A.A.

When Arthur told him that he wanted to be his 'A.A.', Thomas replied that he was only a social drinker. Arthur explained that he was seeking the position of administrative assistant. Arthur was played by actor Grant Shaud, who played Miles Silverberg for eight years on television's "Murphy Brown".

Answer: Elevator operator

On their first meeting in the conressional office building elevator, Reese inquired if Thomas was going to be grabbing her backside like the old Congressman Johnson. When Thomas quickly declined, Della, somewhat offended by the hasty reply, asked what was wrong with her backside. One of Thomas' older staff members volunteered for the duty.

Answer: Football player

Bo was a former Houston Oiler from Lufkin, Texas. An injury had ended his football career. Rafe and Bo had both worked very hard to get elected, and they gave Thomas a hard time for "sliding in on name recognition". Rafe did admit that the manuever was "brilliant". Rafe and Bo were played by actors Brad Koepenick and Mel Owens.

Answer: Oil and Gas

In an obvious dig at the tobacco industry, the character playing the tobacco lobbyist had a hacking cough. The greedy and conniving Chairman Dick Dodge was played brilliantly by actor Lane Smith. Smith had experience playing politicians, having portrayed President Richard Nixon in the made-for-TV movie "The Final Days". He also played the district attorney in "My Cousin Vinnie".

Answer: Power and Industry

In Congress, it would normally take several terms in office to build the seniority necessary for the appointment to a powerful committee. Thomas managed to be come a member of Power and Energy in his first four days. The brand new congressman, and his staff, posed as several special interest groups and were successful in getting Thomas on the previously all-white, all-male committee.

Answer: Pro Bono

Celia's uncle was Congressman/Reverend Elijah Hawkins, played by character actor Charles Dutton. The beautiful Ms. Rowell played the role of Drucilla Barber on television's "The Young and the Restless".

Answer: He wants to run for President

Thomas figures that all he needs to be elected President is a good head of hair and a great line of bull. Of course, Eddie Murphy went on to fame and glory as the voice of Donkey in the "Shrek" movies.