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Romantic thriller

The Wrong Man (1993): Cast

The Wrong Man (1993) movie poster

The Wrong Man is a 1993 romantic thriller directed by Jim McBride, starring Kevin Anderson as Alex Walker, John Lithgow and Rosanna Arquette. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.

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The Wrong Man (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Director
Jim McBride
Genres
Romance , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Wrong Man About?

The premise of The Wrong Man without spoilers.

Accused of a crime he didn’t commit and obsessed with an unattainable woman, US merchant sailor Alex Walker is stranded, penniless and wanted in Mexico. He joins an unlikely duo—Phillip Mills, an aging but likable man, and his frustrated young wife, Missy. Their uneasy partnership deepens as Police Captain Diaz and Detective Ortega close in, leading to a tense showdown at Tapachula rail station amid a series of mistakes and bad decisions.

The Wrong Man Themes & Keywords

· 39 tags
  • large breasts
  • deep cleavage
  • wobbling breasts
  • mexico
  • veracruz mexico
  • voyeurism
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  • fondling
  • female frontal nudity
  • nude girl
  • cleavage
  • seductive woman
+27 more
  • escape from police
  • topless swimming
  • husband wife relationship
  • prostitute
  • road movie
  • female nudity
  • love triangle
  • jealousy
  • panties pulled down
  • bra removing
  • road trip
  • female star appears nude
  • police
  • bus crash
  • female topless nudity
  • cuckolded husband
  • fight for woman
  • police officer
  • port
  • dead body
  • fugitive
  • smuggler
  • on the road
  • stolen wallet
  • on the run
  • three word title
  • chase
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Cast & crew

The Wrong Man Cast & Characters

Kevin Anderson leads the cast as Alex Walker, with John Lithgow as Phillip Mills and Rosanna Arquette as Missy Mills. Directed by Jim McBride; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jim McBride

More films directed by Jim McBride, best-rated first: The Big Easy, Breathless, Great Balls of Fire! and Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back.

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The Wrong Man Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Dark Passion” and “Dark Passion - Schatten der Leidenschaft”.

Also known as
  • Dark Passion
  • Dark Passion - Schatten der Leidenschaft
  • Не тот человек
  • Schatten der Leidenschaft
  • Risco de Vida

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FAQ

The Wrong Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast 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 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was The Wrong Man released?

The Wrong Man was released on September 5, 1993.

Who directed The Wrong Man?

The Wrong Man was directed by Jim McBride.

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Who is in the cast of The Wrong Man?

The Wrong Man stars Kevin Anderson as Alex Walker, John Lithgow as Phillip Mills and Rosanna Arquette as Missy Mills, among 7 credited actors.

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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