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The Wrong Guy
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The Wrong Guy

1997 · 92 min Comedy Thriller
⭐ 6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is a comedy that knows its limits. Doesn't reach for grotesque when irony is enough, doesn't ask the audience to take things too seriously.

Worth watching for a good mood and a couple of genuinely funny moments. Doesn't promise depth — but doesn't pretend to have it either.

Good for watching with people who need to unwind after a long day. Not for those seeking depth.

Director: David Steinberg

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: With friends or a partner when you don't want anything complicated. Good mood guaranteed.

🎭 Cast

Dave Foley

Dave Foley

Nelson Hibbert

David Anthony Higgins

David Anthony Higgins

Det. Arlen

Jennifer Tilly

Jennifer Tilly

Lynn Holden

Joe Flaherty

Joe Flaherty

Fred Holden

Dan Redican

Dan Redican

Ken Daly

Alan Scarfe

Alan Scarfe

Farmer Brown

Kenneth Welsh

Kenneth Welsh

Mr. Nagel

Enrico Colantoni

Enrico Colantoni

Creepy Guy

Colm Feore

Colm Feore

The Killer

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Arnie Achtman

Bus Station Worker

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