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The Wrong Guy (1997)

PG_13  92 min  -  Comedy | Romance | Thriller   -  1 August 1997 (Canada)
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In Cleveland, the histrionic and clumsy executive Nelson Hibbert expects to be promoted to president of the Nigel Industries since he is engaged to the owner's daughter... See full summary »

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David Steinberg
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dave Foley ...
David Anthony Higgins David Anthony Higgins ...
Det. Arlen
Jennifer Tilly ...
Lynn Holden
Joe Flaherty ...
Fred Holden
Dan Redican ...
Ken Daly
Alan Scarfe ...
Farmer Brown
Kenneth Welsh ...
Mr. Nagel
Enrico Colantoni ...
Creepy Guy
Colm Feore ...
The Killer
Arnie Achtman Arnie Achtman ...
Bus Station Worker
Boyd Banks ...
Gas Station Guy
Johanna Black ...
Cindy
Valerie Boyce Valerie Boyce ...
Manicurist
Alan Bridle Alan Bridle ...
Juddidah
Dana Brooks ...
Nagel's Secretary
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Storyline

In Cleveland, the histrionic and clumsy executive Nelson Hibbert expects to be promoted to president of the Nigel Industries since he is engaged to the owner's daughter. However, his future father-in-law Mr. Nagel chooses the executive Ken Daly for the position, and Nelson threatens him in front of the board of directors. Later he decides to pay a visit to Mr. Nagel but finds him dead with a knife in his neck. Nelson removes the knife and is covered of blood, becoming hysterical and leaving the office assuming that he is the prime suspect. However, the surveillance cameras disclose the identity of the killer, and while Nelson escapes to Metcaf believing that he is chased by the police, the killer is pursued by the police and tries to eliminate Nelson believing that he is a "super-cop" on his trail. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  

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Killer | Knife | Police | President | Detective  | See more »

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A fugitive in his own mind.

Genres:

Comedy | Romance | Thriller

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Country:

Canada | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Canada) See more »

Also Known As:

A lúzer See more »

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Dave Foley planned to direct the movie, but had to step down when his role on NewsRadio kept him busy. See more »

Quotes

Det. Arlen: I'll never catch him. I quit.
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Connections

Spoofs The Usual Suspects (1994) See more »

Soundtracks

"Gangster Girl"
by Barenaked Ladies See more »