Wrong Is Right (1982): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Wrong Is Right is a 1982 drama thriller directed by Richard Brooks, starring John Saxon, Sean Connery and Leslie Nielsen. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $3.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wrong Is Right About?
The premise of Wrong Is Right without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic television journalist, Patrick Hale, journeys to the Middle East to interview a prominent Arab royal, finding himself drawn into a dangerous and intricate conspiracy. His investigation reveals a plot involving nuclear weapons, the potential for global conflict, and a diverse group of players, including the American president, ruthless arms dealers, and fanatical religious leaders. Hale must navigate a perilous landscape of deception and betrayal as he races to expose the truth and prevent a catastrophic event.
Wrong Is Right Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- president
- vice president
- the white house washington d.c.
- twin towers
- cia central intelligence agency
- satire comedy
- reality show parody
- simulation
- news parody
- journalism
- fictional country
- news satire
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- mass media
- celebrity
- interview
- reference to american express
- business card
- angry mob
- oil industry
- passport
- dictator
- u.s. embassy
- being watched
- character says we've got company
- white house
- president of the united states
- female vice president
- convoy
- muslim prayer
- reference to joan of arc
- reference to moses
- reference to george patton
- reference to douglas macarthur
- voices inside the head
- secret location
- satellite
- training camp
- character says hit the dirt
- reference to benito mussolini
- reference to adolf hitler
- reference to world war iii
- baseball
- wrist communicator
- tape recording
- cia
- jihad
- accusing someone of murder
- recession
- media manipulation
- the alamo
Wrong Is Right Cast
John Saxon leads the cast, with Sean Connery and Leslie Nielsen. Directed by Richard Brooks; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Richard Brooks
Also Starring in Wrong Is Right
· 6 moreMore from Richard Brooks
More films directed by Richard Brooks, best-rated first: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Professionals, Blackboard Jungle and Looking for Mr. Goodbar.
Wrong Is Right Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Wrong Is Right 50 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
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TMDB 55% User score
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Wrong Is Right Plot Summary
What happens in Wrong Is Right from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the globe spirals toward chaos, the very essence of reality appears to be crafted from strands of deception. Set in a dystopian near-future, this narrative follows Patrick Hale, a skilled journalist with elite access to global leaders, as he embarks on a perilous journey to Hegreb, a mysterious Arab nation.
Full summary
The whole story of Wrong Is Right, scene by scene
Wrong Is Right Box Office
Wrong Is Right grossed $3.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.6M
- US & Canada
- $3.6M
Wrong Is Right Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Wrong Is Right.
How Well Do You Know Wrong Is Right?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character in the film?
Cars in Wrong Is Right
23 cars on screen, including the 1980 Jeep CJ-7 and the 1970 Checker Marathon.
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1980 Jeep CJ-7 Main role -
1970 Checker Marathon Important role -
1975 Lincoln Continental Stretched Limousine Important role -
1969 Porsche 911 901 Important role
Wrong Is Right Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “The Man With the Deadly Lens” and “Νέα Υόρκη: Επιχείρησις "Ατομική Βόμβα"”.
- Also known as
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- The Man With the Deadly Lens
- Νέα Υόρκη: Επιχείρησις "Ατομική Βόμβα"
- Νέα Υόρκη: Επιχείρηση Ατομική Βόμβα
- Flammen am Horizont
- Obiettivo mortale
- Meurtres en direct
- איש בעל העדשה הקטלנית
- Неправый прав
- Manden med det livsfarlige kamera
- Gyilkos optika
- 拆穿西洋镜
- Gdy zło jest dobrem
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- Objetivo mortal
- Грешката е вярна
- En sekund före noll
- O Homem com a Lente Mortal
- 성난 눈동자
- Špatné je dobré
- Objectiu mortal
- Doğru - Yanlış
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Wrong Is Right FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Wrong Is Right, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wrong Is Right?
Wrong Is Right runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Wrong Is Right released?
Wrong Is Right was released on May 14, 1982.
Who directed Wrong Is Right?
Wrong Is Right was directed by Richard Brooks.
More films by Richard Brooks Who is in the cast of Wrong Is Right?
Wrong Is Right stars John Saxon, Sean Connery and Leslie Nielsen, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Wrong Is Right make at the box office?
Wrong Is Right grossed $3.6 million worldwide.
How is Wrong Is Right rated?
Wrong Is Right has 50 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does Wrong Is Right have a post-credit scene?
No. Wrong Is Right has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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