The Wrong Guy(1997)
A fugitive in his own mind.
The Wrong Guy Synopsis
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.
The Wrong Guy (1997) is a comedy and thriller film directed by David Steinberg, released on August 1, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Dave Foley, David Anthony Higgins, Jennifer Tilly and Joe Flaherty. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 77 ratings.
- Director:
- David Steinberg
- Writers:
- David Anthony Higgins, Jay Kogen, Dave Foley
- Producers:
- Jon Slan
- Cinematographer:
- David A. Makin
- Composer:
- Lawrence Shragge
- Production:
- Handmade Films, Paragon Entertainment Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Wrong Guy (1997) Trailer
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The Wrong Guy Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Alan Scarfe
as Farmer Brown
Kenneth Welsh
as Mr. Nagel
Enrico Colantoni
as Creepy Guy
Colm Feore
as The Killer
- Arnie Achtman
Arnie Achtman
as Bus Station Worker
Boyd Banks
as Gas Station Guy
Johanna Nicosia
as Cindy
Key crew
Directed by David Steinberg, written by David Anthony Higgins, Jay Kogen and Dave Foley, produced by Jon Slan.
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The Wrong Guy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 77 ratings.
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The Wrong Guy – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Wrong Guy?
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The main cast of The Wrong Guy (1997) includes Dave Foley, David Anthony Higgins, Jennifer Tilly, Joe Flaherty and Dan Redican. The film was directed by David Steinberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wrong Guy released?
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The Wrong Guy was released on August 1, 1997 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Wrong Guy worth watching?
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The Wrong Guy (1997) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 77 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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