The Wrong Guy(1997)
A fugitive in his own mind.
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.
Directed by David Steinberg
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Cast
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
Valerie Boyce
Manicurist
Alan Bridle
Juddidah
Dana Brooks
Nagel's Secretary
Richard Chevolleau
Jimmy
Jeff Clarke
Oklahoma Cop
Steven Page
Policeman #1
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The Wrong Guy was released in 1997.
How long is The Wrong Guy?+
The Wrong Guy runs for 92 minutes (1 hour and 32 minutes).
Who directed The Wrong Guy?+
The Wrong Guy was directed by David Steinberg.
Who stars in The Wrong Guy?+
The Wrong Guy stars Dave Foley, David Anthony Higgins, Jennifer Tilly, Joe Flaherty and Dan Redican.
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The Wrong Guy holds a 6.8/10 rating from 78 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy and thriller.
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