A satire of American news reporting, Covert Agencies, and political system. The theft of two suitcase sized nuclear weapons, and their sale to a terrorist group, leads television newsman ...
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Sean Connery | ... | Patrick Hale | |
| George Grizzard | ... | President Lockwood | |
| Robert Conrad | ... | Gen. Wombat | |
| Katharine Ross | ... | Sally Blake | |
| G.D. Spradlin | ... | Philindros | |
| John Saxon | ... | Homer Hubbard | |
| Henry Silva | ... | Rafeeq | |
| Leslie Nielsen | ... | Mallory | |
| Robert Webber | ... | Harvey | |
| Rosalind Cash | ... | Mrs. Ford | |
| Hardy Krüger | ... | Helmut Unger (as Hardy Kruger) | |
| Dean Stockwell | ... | Hacker | |
| Ron Moody | ... | King Awad | |
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Cherie Michan | ... | Erika |
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Tony March | ... | Abu |
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A satire of American news reporting, Covert Agencies, and political system. The theft of two suitcase sized nuclear weapons, and their sale to a terrorist group, leads television newsman Patrick Hale on an international chase to track them down, and uncover the twisting maze of apparent involvement of U.S. Government agencies. Written by Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>
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14 May 1982 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$10,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$1,412,646, 16 May 1982, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
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The picture is a satire of American news reporting, the political system, and covert agencies, according to the movie's production notes. See more »Goofs
The lighting changes between the live and the obvious studio shots of Hale parachuting from the plane in the opening sequence. For example, there are 3 light sources in the studio shot reflected on his helmet (including one from in front of him as he looks out from the plane), rather than just the sunlight from above. See more »Crazy Credits
Filmed in New York, Washington, D.C., Texas, New Mexico, France, Italy and Hagreb. [Hagreb is a fictional country featured in the movie, and France and Italy appear only in archive footage.] See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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I agree with the positive reviews others have posted. I won't spoil anything for those who have not seen it, but the film is disturbingly accurate to the reality of the past few years (circa 2004). Wrong Is Right is a black comedy and an excellent work of science fiction. The credit goes to Richard Brooks as well as original author Charles McCarry. Based on McCarry's 1979 novel "The Better Angels", Wrong Is Right takes a comedic twist, and touches on topics few could have easily digested during the Reagan Presidency of 1982.
The plot revolves around globetrotting news-hound Patrick Hale (Sean Connery), who uncovers a major international crisis, and must contend with a sinister President, the CIA, and international terrorists. The original intent of director Richard Brooks was to illustrate how technology could bring TV news closer to the truth, and exploit it for ratings. Taking essential cues from the novel, Mr. Brooks leads the viewer into a hazy world in which technology and television manipulate reality for personal gains. The movie accurately predicts the rise of cable and satellite TV. It nails the what-ifs of a media outlet (Fox Broadcasting/Fox News Channel come to mind). And it's an early look at how computers and modern technology affect society. The big clincher is that the movie literally provides a twisted take on the Bush Administration - I kid you not.
Remember, this movie was made during the Cold War. No one worried about America fighting anyone else but the Soviet Union. Cable television, while gaining steam, was nowhere near as engrossing or developed as it is today. And no one in America cared about suicide bombers. Do yourself a favor and rent or purchase the video/DVD. Enjoy the movie for the spectacle it is. And realize what was science fiction years before is now a freakish parody of today.
The acting, the pacing, and the writing are good to great, considering the topic. It gets funnier as the film finishes. Just remember, the cast and crew were on eggshells, as the film itself is groundbreaking. It is a political satire predating its subject matter. And for another generation, it becomes far more familiar and timely than Dr. Strangelove.