Wrong Is Right
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Synopsis
Political double-talk, dirty tricks, hidden microphones, spy satellites, bugging the Oval Office and a nuclear bomb for sale are all ingredients in this swift, funny and frightening look at the possibilities in today's political arenas. Sean Connery stars as TV Newsman Patrick Hale on an international chase to track two suitcase sized nuclear weapons and to uncover the twisting maze of apparent involvement of US Government agencies.
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Joe Dante on WRONG IS RIGHT
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-11-12
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Sean Connery
Patrick Hale
George Grizzard
President Lockwood
Robert Conrad
General Wombat
Katharine Ross
Sally Blake
G.D. Spradlin
Philindros
John Saxon
Homer Hubbard
Henry Silva
Rafeeq
Leslie Nielsen
Mallory
Robert Webber
Harvey
Rosalind Cash
Mrs. Ford
Hardy Krüger
Helmut Unger
Dean Stockwell
Hacker
Ron Moody
King Awad
Cherie Michan
Erika
Tony March
Abu
Marianne Marks
Suzy
Jeffrey Wheat
Mike
Joseph Whipp
John Brown
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles McCarry, Richard Brooks
- Original Score
- Artie Kane
- Original Title
- Wrong Is Right
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Brooks
Charles McCarry, Richard Brooks
Artie Kane
Fred J. Koenekamp
George Grenville
Richard Brooks, Andrew Fogelson
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Brooks
Director
Richard Brooks
Writer
Richard Brooks
Producer
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
George Grenville
Editor
Edward C. Carfagno
Production Design
Ray Summers
Costume Design
William H. Burton Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
Artie Kane
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wrong Is Right
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What is Wrong Is Right about?
Political double-talk, dirty tricks, hidden microphones, spy satellites, bugging the Oval Office and a nuclear bomb for sale are all ingredients in this swift, funny and frightening look at the possibilities in today's political arenas. Sean Connery stars as TV Newsman Patrick Hale on an international chase to track two suitcase sized nuclear weapons and to uncover the twisting maze of apparent involvement of US Government agencies.
Who directed Wrong Is Right?
Wrong Is Right was directed by Richard Brooks.
Who stars in Wrong Is Right?
The principal cast of Wrong Is Right includes Sean Connery, George Grizzard, Robert Conrad, Katharine Ross, G.D. Spradlin.
When was Wrong Is Right released and how long is it?
Wrong Is Right was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Wrong Is Right?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wrong Is Right was composed by Artie Kane.
Is Wrong Is Right based on a book or true story?
Wrong Is Right is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles McCarry".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wrong Is Right?
Wrong Is Right holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).