The Wrong Guys
“At their best, they're the worst.”
Synopsis
Five former cub scouts have a reunion and go camping on the mountain they never conquered. High jinks ensue due to their childhood enemies and a group of escaped convicts who mistake them for an FBI unit.
Top Cast
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Louie Anderson
Louie
Richard Lewis
Richard
Richard Belzer
Belz
Franklyn Ajaye
Franklyn
Tim Thomerson
Tim
Brion James
Glen Grunski
Biff Manard
Mark Grunski
John Goodman
Duke Earle
Ernie Hudson
Dawson
Tim Van Patten
J.T.
Bunny Summers
Louie's mom
Garth Winsome
Marsha Grunski
Carole Ita White
Ginger Grunski
Dion Zamora
Kid Louie
Josh Horowitz
Kid Richard
Josh Saviano
Kid Belz
Garland Spencer
Kid Franklyn
Jonathan Brandis
Kid Tim
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Bilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo
- Original Score
- Joseph Conlan
- Original Title
- The Wrong Guys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures, Gordon Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny Bilson
Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo
Joseph Conlan
Frank Byers
Frank E. Jimenez
Lawrence Gordon, Charles Gordon, Ronald E. Frazier
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Byers
Director of Photography
Danny Bilson
Director
Charles Gordon
Producer
Alan Gibbs
Stunt Coordinator
Danny Bilson
Writer
George Costello
Production Design
Frank E. Jimenez
Editor
Paul De Meo
Writer
Ronald E. Frazier
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wrong Guys
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What is The Wrong Guys about?
Five former cub scouts have a reunion and go camping on the mountain they never conquered. High jinks ensue due to their childhood enemies and a group of escaped convicts who mistake them for an FBI unit.
Who directed The Wrong Guys?
The Wrong Guys was directed by Danny Bilson.
Who stars in The Wrong Guys?
The principal cast of The Wrong Guys includes Louie Anderson, Richard Lewis, Richard Belzer, Franklyn Ajaye, Tim Thomerson.
When was The Wrong Guys released and how long is it?
The Wrong Guys was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wrong Guys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wrong Guys was composed by Joseph Conlan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wrong Guys?
The Wrong Guys holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).