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The Wrong Man

The Wrong Man

The Wrong Man

The Wrong Man

Accused of a crime he didn't commit. Obsessed with a woman he couldn't possess.

1993•1h 44m•

★5.1(21 ratings)

RomanceThriller

Overview

US merchant sailor Alex Walker is stranded in Mexico, penniless and wanted by the police. He meets and joins up with an unlikely couple - ageing but likeable shit Phillip Mills and young sexy, frustated wife Missy. The three develop a curiously inter-dependent relationship. Meanwhile, Police Captain Diaz and Detective Ortega are closing in and the plot circle is closed at Tapachula rail station amidst a stack of mistakes and wrong decisions.

Director

Writers

Michael Thoma, Roy Carlson

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Main Cast

Rosanna Arquette

Rosanna Arquette

Missy Mills

Kevin Anderson

Kevin Anderson

Alex Walker

John Lithgow

John Lithgow

Phillip Mills

Jorge Cervera Jr.

Jorge Cervera Jr.

Captain Diaz

Robert Harper

Robert Harper

Felix Crawley

Dolores Heredia

Dolores Heredia

Rosita

Ernesto Laguardia

Ernesto Laguardia

Detective Ortega

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Jim McBride

Writing

Screenplay: Michael Thoma
Story: Roy Carlson

Production

Producer: Alan Beattie
Co-Producer: Roy Carlson
Producer: Chris Chesser
Associate Producer: Anna Roth
Executive Producer: Frederick Schneier

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Los Lobos

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Affonso Beato

Editing

Editor: Lisa Zeno Churgin

Art Direction

Production Design: Jeannine Oppewall
Set Decoration: Enrique Estévez
Art Direction: Héctor Romero

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Rudy Dillon
Costume Design: Tracy Tynan
Makeup Artist: Katalin Elek
Hairstylist: Susan Mills

Keywords

mexicopolicelove trianglechasefalsely accused

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Accused of a crime he didn't commit. Obsessed with a woman he couldn't possess."

#2

The runtime is 104 minutes (1h 44m).

#3

The film was directed by Jim McBride.

#4

The screenplay was written by Michael Thoma.

#5

The score was composed by Los Lobos.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Affonso Beato.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0108597.

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Rating

5.1/10

Mixed

21 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Wrong Man

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Viacom Productions

Viacom Productions

Beattie/Chesser

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment