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The Wrong Man
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The Wrong Man

1956-12-22 · 105 min · ★ 7.1

Crime · Drama

In 1953, an innocent man named Christopher Emmanuel "Manny" Balestrero is arrested after being mistaken for an armed robber.

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Directors
Alfred Hitchcock
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,200,000
Revenue
USD 2,000,000

Top Cast

Henry FondaHenry FondaManny Balestrero
Vera MilesVera MilesRose Balestrero
Anthony QuayleAnthony QuayleFrank D. O'Connor
Harold J. StoneHarold J. Stone. Bowers
Charles CooperCharles CooperMatthews
John HeldabrandJohn HeldabrandTomasini
Esther MinciottiEsther MinciottiMama Balestrero
Doreen LangDoreen LangAnn James
Laurinda BarrettLaurinda BarrettConstance Willis
Norma ConnollyNorma ConnollyBetty Todd
Nehemiah PersoffNehemiah PersoffGene Conforti
Lola D'AnnunzioOlga Conforti
Kippy CampbellRobert Balestrero
Robert EssenGregory Balestrero
Richard RobbinsDaniel
Dayton LummisDayton LummisJudge Groat
Peggy WebberPeggy WebberMiss Dennerly
Alfred HitchcockAlfred HitchcockPrologue Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Charles AidmanCharles AidmanJail Medical Attendant (uncredited)
Mary BoylanMary BoylanCurious Deli Customer (uncredited)

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