The Wrong Guy

The Wrong Guy

A fugitive in his own mind.

PG-13 1997 · 92 min · ★ 6.8 · 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.

Directed by David Steinberg · Written by Dave Foley

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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 Nicosia Cindy

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