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Film noir drama
The Wrong Man (1957): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Wrong Man is a 1957 film noir drama directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Henry Fonda, Anthony Quayle and Vera Miles. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $494 worldwide. Critics gave it 83 on Metacritic.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is The Wrong Man About?
The premise of The Wrong Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A grieving woman returns to her childhood home and discovers her grandfather’s caretaker is surprisingly charming, yet something about him feels off. As she investigates, she uncovers a carefully constructed facade and a complex web of secrets. The closer she gets to the truth, the more blurred the lines become between what is real and what is a calculated deception, leading her into a suspenseful and unsettling mystery.
The Wrong Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- innocence
- trial
- new york city
- mistaken identity
- based on true story
- based on novel
- year 1953
- 1950s
- suspense
- social commentary
- mental health
- horse racing
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- toothache
- newspaper article
- suspicion
- self hate
- financial problem
- family relationships
- husband wife relationship
- wrongful accusation
- hitchcock and miles
- subway
- reading a newspaper
- newspaper
- prologue
- diner
- wisdom teeth
- under arrest
- police station
- courtroom
- jury
- mistrial
- bass player
- afterword
- florida
- man
- insurance
- musician
- catholic
- robbery
- judicial system
- three word title
- true crime
- queens new york city
- false accusation
- psychosis
- what happened to epilogue
- psychiatrist
- psychiatric hospital
- police lineup
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Cast & crew
The Wrong Man Cast
Henry Fonda leads the cast, with Anthony Quayle and Vera Miles. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Alfred Hitchcock
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Ratings
The Wrong Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Wrong Man 83 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 71% User score
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Plot
The Wrong Man Plot Summary
What happens in The Wrong Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As customary, Christopher Emanuel “Manny” Balestrero, a string bass player at the bustling Stork Club in New York City, returns home to Jackson Heights shortly before dawn. Upon his return, he finds his wife, Rose, still awake and troubled by a persistent toothache. She expresses her anxiety regarding their financial struggles, particularly about affording the cost of her dental extraction. Living modestly and caring for their two young sons, the couple reflects on their ongoing financial challenges. Manny, recalling Rose’s insurance policy, suggests they might be able to secure a loan against it to cover the procedure and promises to investigate this once the office opens.
Full summary
The whole story of The Wrong Man, scene by scene
Box office
The Wrong Man Box Office
The Wrong Man grossed $494 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$494
- International
- $54
Videos
The Wrong Man Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Wrong Man (1956) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Quiz
How Well Do You Know The Wrong Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Manny Balestrero's profession?
Cars
Cars in The Wrong Man
10 cars on screen, including the 1950 Ford Custom De Luxe and the 1954 Ford Mainline.
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1950 Ford Custom De Luxe Main role -
1954 Ford Mainline Important role -
1941 International Harvester K-Series Important role -
1950 GMC TDH 4509 Minor role
Details
The Wrong Man Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “오인” and “Սխալ Մարդը”.
- Also known as
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- 오인
- Սխալ Մարդը
- Il ladro
- Le Faux coupable
- Der falsche Mann
- Falso culpable
- Не тот человек
- A tévedés áldozata
- הנאשם
- 間違えられた男
- Omul greșit
- O Homem Errado
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- 伸冤记
- Niewłaściwy człowiek
- Набеденият виновник
- 누명 쓴 사나이
- Nepravý muž
- Fel man
- Den forkerte mand
- 伸冤記
- O Falso Culpado
- El hombre equivocado
- مرد اشتباه
- Lekeli Adam
- 13 εγκλήματα ζητούν ένοχο
- Krivo optužen
- Väärä mies
- Fals culpable
- Не та людина
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FAQ
The Wrong Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Wrong Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wrong Man?
The Wrong Man runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Wrong Man released?
The Wrong Man was released on January 26, 1957.
Who directed The Wrong Man?
The Wrong Man was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
More films by Alfred Hitchcock Who is in the cast of The Wrong Man?
The Wrong Man stars Henry Fonda, Anthony Quayle and Vera Miles, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Wrong Man make at the box office?
The Wrong Man grossed $494 worldwide.
How is The Wrong Man rated?
The Wrong Man has 83 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does The Wrong Man have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wrong Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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