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      The Wrong Guy

      PG-13 1997 1 hr. 30 min. Comedy Drama Mystery & Thriller List
      Reviews 84% 5,000+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Frances H Funny homage to Hitchcock that is really tongue- in -cheek. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/08/15 Full Review Audience Member the very dry humor was worth the watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Globe and Mail Rated: 1.5/4 Oct 2, 2002 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Jul 19, 2005 Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Rated: 2.5/5 Oct 2, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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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
      Executive Producer
      Dave Foley, David Anthony Higgins, Jay Kogen
      Production Co
      Handmade Films, Paragon Entertainment Corporation
      Rating
      PG-13
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Mar 19, 2013