The Wrong Man(1993)
Accused of a crime he didn't commit. Obsessed with a woman he couldn't possess.
The Wrong Man Synopsis
US merchant sailor Alex Walker is stranded in Mexico, penniless and wanted by the police. He meets and joins up with an unlikely couple - ageing but likeable shit Phillip Mills and young sexy, frustated wife Missy. The three develop a curiously inter-dependent relationship. Meanwhile, Police Captain Diaz and Detective Ortega are closing in and the plot circle is closed at Tapachula rail station amidst a stack of mistakes and wrong decisions.
The Wrong Man (1993) is a romance and thriller film directed by Jim McBride, released on September 5, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Rosanna Arquette, Kevin Anderson, John Lithgow and Jorge Cervera Jr.. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim McBride
- Writers:
- Michael Thoma, Roy Carlson
- Producers:
- Alan Beattie, Chris Chesser
- Cinematographer:
- Affonso Beato
- Composer:
- Los Lobos
- Production:
- Viacom Productions, Beattie/Chesser, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Wrong Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rosanna Arquette
as Missy Mills
Kevin Anderson
as Alex Walker
John Lithgow
as Phillip Mills
Jorge Cervera Jr.
as Captain Diaz
Robert Harper
as Felix Crawley
Dolores Heredia
as Rosita
Ernesto Laguardia
as Detective Ortega
- José Escandón
José Escandón
Paco Morayta
Gerardo Zepeda
Pedro Altamirano
Anilú Pardo
Key crew
Directed by Jim McBride, written by Michael Thoma and Roy Carlson, produced by Alan Beattie and Chris Chesser.
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The Wrong Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 22 ratings.
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The Wrong Man – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Wrong Man?
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The main cast of The Wrong Man (1993) includes Rosanna Arquette, Kevin Anderson, John Lithgow, Jorge Cervera Jr. and Robert Harper. The film was directed by Jim McBride. 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 September 5, 1993 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Wrong Man worth watching?
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The Wrong Man (1993) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.