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Wrongfully Accused

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Art patron Hibbing Goodhue (Michael York) is murdered, and an accident-prone concert violinist, Ryan Harrison (Leslie Nielsen), is arrested as the main suspect. Harrison didn't do it, but he's convicted of the crime. He's on the bus that will take him to prison, but he manages to escape after a traffic accident. On the run, Harrison tries to clear his name by seeking out the real killer, while the police, led by Lt. Fergus Falls (Richard Crenna), hunt him down.
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Critics Consensus

Wrongfully Accused of being a comedy worthy of Leslie Nielsen's involvement, this misbegotten spoof might have fewer laughs than the straight-faced thriller that inspired it.

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Leonard Klady Variety Jun 17, 2008
The best gags pop up in the closing credits, which should tell you something about what precedes the finale. Go to Full Review John Haslett Cuff Globe and Mail Jul 12, 2002
Even the audience at the free promotional screening was hard-pressed to find many genuine laughs in this purportedly comic abomination. Go to Full Review Peter Stack San Francisco Chronicle Jan 1, 2000
1/4
Beyond stupid. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Nov 16, 2023
2/4
...a lesser entry within Nielsen’s catalogue of parody films. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Sep 25, 2020
4/10
Several of the supporting actors take their parts somewhat seriously, which makes Nielsen's incredibly over-the-top performance just that much more hilarious. Go to Full Review Sandra Contreras TV Guide Jun 17, 2008
1.5/4
There's something tired and rotten about this Fugitive send-up right from the start. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ryan H @RyGuy Jul 28, 2025 A hilarious parody of The Fugitive, this is one of Leslie Nielsen's best projects! See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 14, 2025 Funny in 1 hour and 25 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $9,600,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Jerry G @RT37488529 Jun 30, 2025 Gotta be the best, funniest movie I have seen as I am still thinking about it 20 years later See more Christopher J @RT44570270 Dec 26, 2024 as good as spy hard was funny yet dumb See more Landon J @Minxsykitty Dec 8, 2024 Let me preface that I love dumb humor for the most part. This one absolutely had as many good laughs and bad jokes. Worth a watch for sure for Leslie fans! See more thiago s @Thiagostone Sep 16, 2024 filme mais ou menos, leslie nielsen é bom, mas o roteiro do filme não é, as referencias dos filmes como missão impossível, Braveheart, e titanic e outros filmes deixam o filme engraçado, por que o filme não tem muita graça, só as paródias salvam, pelas paródias eu recomendo, mas se não tivessem essas paródias eu não recomendaria. See more Read all reviews
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Pat Proft

Director

Leslie Nielsen

Ryan Harrison

Richard Crenna

Lt. Fergus Falls

Kelly LeBrock

Lauren Goodhue

Melinda McGraw

Cass Lake

Michael York

Hibbing Goodhue

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Synopsis Art patron Hibbing Goodhue (Michael York) is murdered, and an accident-prone concert violinist, Ryan Harrison (Leslie Nielsen), is arrested as the main suspect. Harrison didn't do it, but he's convicted of the crime. He's on the bus that will take him to prison, but he manages to escape after a traffic accident. On the run, Harrison tries to clear his name by seeking out the real killer, while the police, led by Lt. Fergus Falls (Richard Crenna), hunt him down.
Director
Pat Proft
Producer
James G. Robinson, Pat Proft
Screenwriter
Pat Proft
Distributor
Warner Home Vídeo, Warner Bros.
Production Co
Morgan Creek Productions
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 23, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
May 13, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$9.6M
Runtime
1h 25m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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