The Wrong Guy
“A fugitive in his own mind.”
Nelson Hibbert expects to become the new president of Nagel Industries, but Mr. Nagel gives the promotion to another employee. When Nelson barges into Nagel's office to confront him, he finds Nagel's been murdered. Fearing that he will be implicated, Nelson decides to run from the law...despite the fact that the police already know the killer's identity.
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About The Wrong Guy
The Wrong Guy is a 1997 English-language comedy and thriller film directed by David Steinberg. The cast is led by Dave Foley, David Anthony Higgins, Jennifer Tilly. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings.
The Wrong Guy was produced by Handmade Films and Paragon Entertainment Corporation and made in Canada and United Kingdom. It was released on August 1, 1997, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- David Steinberg
- Writers
- David Anthony Higgins, Jay Kogen, Dave Foley
- Release date
- August 1, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Production
- Handmade Films, Paragon Entertainment Corporation
The Wrong Guy cast & crew
The Wrong Guy was directed by David Steinberg and written by David Anthony Higgins, Jay Kogen, and Dave Foley.
The cast features Dave Foley as Nelson Hibbert, David Anthony Higgins as Det. Arlen, Jennifer Tilly as Lynn Holden, Joe Flaherty as Fred Holden, Dan Redican as Ken Daly, and Alan Scarfe as Farmer Brown.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lawrence Shragge, cinematography is by David A. Makin, and it was produced by Dave Foley and Jay Kogen.
Is The Wrong Guy worth watching?
The Wrong Guy holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 72 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and thriller, The Wrong Guy is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Wrong Guy
Dave Foley
Nelson Hibbert
David Anthony Higgins
Det. Arlen
Jennifer Tilly
Lynn Holden
Joe Flaherty
Fred Holden
Dan Redican
Ken Daly
Alan Scarfe
Farmer Brown
Kenneth Welsh
Mr. Nagel
Enrico Colantoni
Creepy Guy
Colm Feore
The Killer
Arnie Achtman
Bus Station Worker
Boyd Banks
Gas Station Guy
Johanna Nicosia
Cindy
The Wrong Guy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Wrong Guy in United States?
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▸What language is The Wrong Guy in?
The Wrong Guy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Wrong Guy?
The Wrong Guy runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is The Wrong Guy rated?
The Wrong Guy is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 72 ratings.
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