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6.8 / 10(79 votes)IMDbPG-1319971h 32mCanada, United Kingdom

The Wrong Guy

“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.

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The Wrong Guy (1997) ORIGINAL TRAILER

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-27

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 1, 1997

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 28, 1999

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Steinberg
Screenplay & Story
David Anthony Higgins, Jay Kogen, Dave Foley
Original Score
Lawrence Shragge
Original Title
The Wrong Guy
Country of Origin
Canada, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Studios
Handmade Films, Paragon Entertainment Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Steinberg

Screenplay & Story

David Anthony Higgins, Jay Kogen, Dave Foley

Original Score & Music

Lawrence Shragge

Director of Photography

David A. Makin

Film Editing

Christopher Cooper

Producers

David Anthony Higgins, Jon Slan, Dave Foley, Jay Kogen

Department Leadership Roster

David Steinberg

David Steinberg

Director

Jon Slan

Producer

Gregory P. Keen

Production Design

Delphine White

Costume Design

Christopher Cooper

Editor

David Anthony Higgins

David Anthony Higgins

Writer

Jay Kogen

Jay Kogen

Writer

Dave Foley

Dave Foley

Writer

Lawrence Shragge

Original Music Composer

David A. Makin

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wrong Guy

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Wrong Guy about?

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.

Who directed The Wrong Guy?

The Wrong Guy was directed by David Steinberg.

Who stars in The Wrong Guy?

The principal cast of The Wrong Guy includes Dave Foley, David Anthony Higgins, Jennifer Tilly, Joe Flaherty, Dan Redican.

When was The Wrong Guy released and how long is it?

The Wrong Guy was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

Who composed the musical score for The Wrong Guy?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wrong Guy was composed by Lawrence Shragge.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wrong Guy?

The Wrong Guy holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).