The Wrong Guy

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The Wrong Guy

PG-13

1997

1h 30m

Comedy

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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Outraged at being passed by for a promotion, corporate drone Nelson Hibbert (Dave Foley) threatens to kill his boss. When he later discovers the man's bloody corpse, Nelson assumes that he will be the prime suspect in the murder and decides to escape to Mexico. The police know that Hibbert had nothing to do with the crime, but detective Arlen (David Higgins) seems to be on his trail anyway, since he is chasing the real killer (Colm Feore), who is taking the exact same route to the border.

Globe and Mail

Rated: 1.5/4

Oct 2, 2002

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Jul 19, 2005

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 2, 2002

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Allen R

Really brilliant and also stupid humor that will make you laugh throughout.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/25

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dick n

It is so stupid but in a good way! Had quite a few laughs!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

I've seen it again and again, and it's still funny. Dave Foley solidified himself as a true comedic talent in his performance, one that will pull a belly laugh or two out of even the most critical of viewers. The Wrong Guy is worth the watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

Memorable for its clever plot and endless belly laughs. The reversal of the classic greedy banker buying out the poor, suffering farmer was particularly brilliant. I'd give it five stars if not for a couple of duds in the cast.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

This is one of the great undiscovered films of the modern era. And I'd say that even if I didn't write it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Frances H

Funny homage to Hitchcock that is really tongue- in -cheek.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/08/15

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David Steinberg

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Dave Foley

Nelson Hibbert

Jennifer Tilly

Lynn Holden

David Anthony Higgins

Det. Arlen

Colm Feore

The Killer

Kevin McDonald

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Synopsis

Outraged at being passed by for a promotion, corporate drone Nelson Hibbert (Dave Foley) threatens to kill his boss. When he later discovers the man's bloody corpse, Nelson assumes that he will be the prime suspect in the murder and decides to escape to Mexico. The police know that Hibbert had nothing to do with the crime, but detective Arlen (David Higgins) seems to be on his trail anyway, since he is chasing the real killer (Colm Feore), who is taking the exact same route to the border.

Director: David Steinberg
Producer: Jon Slan
Production Co: Handmade Films, Paragon Entertainment Corporation
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Mar 19, 2013
Runtime: 1h 30m

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