The Wrong Man(1956)
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The Wrong Man Synopsis
In 1953, an innocent man named Christopher Emmanuel "Manny" Balestrero is arrested after being mistaken for an armed robber.
The Wrong Man (1956) is a crime and drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, released on December 22, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Henry Fonda, Vera Miles, Anthony Quayle and Harold J. Stone. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 627 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Writers:
- Maxwell Anderson, Angus MacPhail, Maxwell Anderson
- Producers:
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Burks
- Composer:
- Bernard Herrmann
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,200,000
- Revenue:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Released
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The Wrong Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Henry Fonda
as Manny Balestrero
Vera Miles
as Rose Balestrero
Anthony Quayle
as Frank D. O'Connor
Harold J. Stone
as . Bowers
Charles Cooper
as Matthews
John Heldabrand
as Tomasini
Esther Minciotti
as Mama Balestrero
Doreen Lang
as Ann James
Laurinda Barrett
as Constance Willis
Norma Connolly
as Betty Todd
Nehemiah Persoff
as Gene Conforti
- Lola D'Annunzio
Lola D'Annunzio
as Olga Conforti
Key crew
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, written by Maxwell Anderson, Angus MacPhail and Maxwell Anderson, produced by Alfred Hitchcock.
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The Wrong Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 627 ratings.
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The Wrong Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wrong Man online?
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The Wrong Man (1956) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wrong Man?
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The main cast of The Wrong Man (1956) includes Henry Fonda, Vera Miles, Anthony Quayle, Harold J. Stone and Charles Cooper. The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wrong Man released?
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The Wrong Man was released on December 22, 1956 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Wrong Man worth watching?
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The Wrong Man (1956) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 627 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Wrong Man?
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