The Wrong Guys (1988): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Wrong Guys is a 1988 action comedy directed by Danny Bilson, starring Louie Anderson as Louie, Richard Belzer and Richard Lewis. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Danny Bilson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New World Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wrong Guys About?
The premise of The Wrong Guys without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When five former Cub Scouts reunite for a camping trip on the mountain they never managed to summit, their ineptitude turns a simple outing into chaos. Old childhood rivals and a band of escaped convicts, who believe they’re an FBI task force, fuel a series of comedic mishaps and unexpected danger.
The Wrong Guys Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- grand teton national park
- pokies
- reunion
- mountain
- escaped prisoner
- cub scout
- camping
- three word title
- character has same name as actor
- 1980s
- waterfall
- trap
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- tent
- surfer
- squirrel
- raft
- pancake
- neurotic
- mistaken identity
- dog
- cot
- childhood friend
- campout
- bully
- automatic weapon
- independent film
- actor shares first name with character
The Wrong Guys Cast & Characters
Louie Anderson leads the cast as Louie, with Richard Belzer as Belz and Richard Lewis as Richard. Directed by Danny Bilson; 37 actors are credited in all.
- Director Danny Bilson
- Louie Anderson as Louie
- Richard Belzer as Belz
- Richard Lewis as Richard
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Tim Thomerson as Tim
Also Starring in The Wrong Guys
· 33 more- Franklyn Ajaye Franklyn
- John Goodman Duke Earle
- Brion James Glen Grunski
- Biff Manard Mark Grunski
- Carole Ita White Ginger Grunski
- Garth Winsome Marsha Grunski
- Ernie Hudson Dawson
- Kathleen Freeman Grunski's Mum
- Art LaFleur Woody Winslow
- John Calvin FBI Captain
- Brigid Brannagh Louie's Sister
- Jonathan Brandis Kid Tim
- Bunny Summers Louie's mom
- Zoaunne LeRoy Pancake House Cashier
- Galyn Görg Carla
- Cynthia Szigeti Spa Matron
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- Tim Van Patten J.T.
- Ely Pouget Nicole
- Karl Wiedergott Pancake House Waiter
- Rita Rudner Pam
- Susan Isaacs Dresser
- Jonathan Schmock Hatchet
- Lindsay Parker Tim's Sister
- Garland Spencer Kid Franklyn
- Jimmy Weldon Scoutmaster
- Josh Saviano Kid Belz
- Josh Horowitz Kid Richard
- Shirley Brown Leslie
- Deborah Falconer Wendy
- Dion Zamora Kid Louie
- Eileen Conn Karen
- Danny Thomason Kid Mark
- Parker Jacobs Kid Glen
More from Danny Bilson
One more film directed by Danny Bilson: Zone Troopers.
The Wrong Guys Plot Summary
What happens in The Wrong Guys from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Thirty years after leading Den 7: “The Owl Patrol,” Louie Louie Anderson still lives in the same house and keeps his memories close, especially the wild days when the five scouts faced real danger and the mountain’s mysteries. He summons his old friends for a reunion, and the film introduces their now very different lives: Belz, Richard Belzer, has become a renowned fashion designer; Richard, Richard Lewis, is a dentist; Tim, Tim Thomerson, teaches surfing; and Franklin, Franklyn Ajaye, runs a radio show as a therapist. The gathering at Louie’s house is warm but wry, filled with stories and a shared longing for the sense of belonging they once found on Mount Whitehead.
Full summary
The whole story of The Wrong Guys, scene by scene
The Wrong Guys Box Office
The Wrong Guys grossed $1.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
- US & Canada
- $1.2M
How Well Do You Know The Wrong Guys?
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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Which former scout becomes a fashion designer in the reunion?
The Wrong Guys Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “坏小子” and “Scout Academy”.
- Also known as
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- 坏小子
- Scout Academy
- Un campamento de 'troncos'
- Chutando o Pau da Barraca
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The Wrong Guys FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Wrong Guys, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wrong Guys?
The Wrong Guys runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was The Wrong Guys released?
The Wrong Guys was released on May 13, 1988.
Who directed The Wrong Guys?
The Wrong Guys was directed by Danny Bilson.
More films by Danny Bilson Who is in the cast of The Wrong Guys?
The Wrong Guys stars Louie Anderson as Louie, Richard Belzer as Belz and Richard Lewis as Richard, among 37 credited actors.
How much did The Wrong Guys make at the box office?
The Wrong Guys grossed $1.2 million worldwide.
Does The Wrong Guys have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wrong Guys has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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