The Wrong Guy (1997)

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... See full summary »

Director:

David Steinberg

Writers:

Dave Foley, David Anthony Higgins,

Stars:

Dave Foley, David Anthony Higgins, Jennifer Tilly

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dave Foley	...	Nelson Hibbert
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	...	Bus Station Worker
Boyd Banks	...	Gas Station Guy
Johanna Black	...	Cindy
Valerie Boyce	...	Manicurist
Alan Bridle	...	Juddidah
Dana Brooks	...	Nagel's Secretary

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.

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Plot Keywords:

knife | killer | president | police | detective | 

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Taglines:

A fugitive in his own mind.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance | Thriller

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

Canada UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 August 1997 (Canada)

Also Known As:

A lúzer

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

HandMade Films, Paragon Entertainment Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

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

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Quotes

Lynn Holden: I feel that I'm a pretty intuitive person. Except for that one guy who said he was an advanced scout for an alien invasion force but it turned out he just wanted to get inside my pants.

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Connections

References It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

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Soundtracks

"Gangster Girl"
by Barenaked Ladies

User Reviews

Extremely Hilarious

In Cleveland, the histrionic and clumsy executive Nelson Hibbert (Dave Foley) expects to be promoted to president of the Nigel Industries since he is engaged of the owner's daughter. However, his future father-in-law Mr. Nagel (Kenneth Welsh) chooses the executive Ken Daly (Dan Redican) 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 (Colm Feore), 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.

"The Wrong Guy" is an extremely hilarious movie. I have just seen this film with my daughter and we are still laughing of the dumb but funny story. The lead character is a sort of Canadian version of Mr. Bean and is so imbecile that it is impossible to stay serious with his presence in scene. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "O Suspeito Errado" ("The Wrong Suspect")