The Wrong Guy
- Comedy
- Thriller
Nelson Hibbert expects to become the new president of Nagel Industries, but Mr. Nagel gives the promotion to another employee. When Nelson barges into Nagel's office to confront him, he finds Nagel's been murdered. Fearing that he will be implicated, Nelson decides to run from the law...despite the fact that the police already know the killer's identity.
The Wrong Guy is a 1997 comedy-thriller starring Dave Foley as Nelson Hibbert, a disgruntled employee who flees after discovering his boss murdered—only to learn the police already know who did it. This cult classic blends absurdist humor with crime-spree hijinks as Nelson's paranoia drives increasingly ridiculous situations.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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Dave FoleyNelson Hibbert
David Anthony HigginsDet. Arlen
Jennifer TillyLynn Holden
Joe FlahertyFred Holden
Dan RedicanKen Daly
Alan ScarfeFarmer Brown
Kenneth WelshMr. Nagel
Enrico ColantoniCreepy Guy
Colm FeoreThe Killer- Arnie AchtmanBus Station Worker
Boyd BanksGas Station Guy
Johanna NicosiaCindy- Valerie BoyceManicurist
- Alan BridleJuddidah
- Dana BrooksNagel's Secretary
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The Wrong Guy — frequently asked
When was The Wrong Guy released?
The Wrong Guy premiered on August 1, 1997 in theaters.
Who stars in The Wrong Guy?
Dave Foley leads the cast as Nelson Hibbert, the protagonist who mistakenly becomes a fugitive.
What is The Wrong Guy about?
Nelson discovers his boss murdered, assumes he'll be blamed, and goes on the run—unaware the actual killer has already been identified by police.
Is The Wrong Guy a comedy or thriller?
It's both: a comedy-thriller that uses absurdist humor to satirize crime-on-the-run tropes.
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