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Le mauvais gars

Original title: The Wrong Guy
  • 1997
  • PG-13
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
4.2K
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Dave Foley, Enrico Colantoni, Colm Feore, and Dan Redican in Le mauvais gars (1997)
After his boss is murdered, Nelson is on the run for fear of prosecution. He hides out in a small town to avoid the police, which should be easy because they know he didn't do it and they aren't looking for him.
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After his boss is murdered, Nelson is on the run for fear of prosecution. He hides out in a small town to avoid the police, which should be easy because they know he didn't do it and they ar... Read allAfter his boss is murdered, Nelson is on the run for fear of prosecution. He hides out in a small town to avoid the police, which should be easy because they know he didn't do it and they aren't looking for him.After his boss is murdered, Nelson is on the run for fear of prosecution. He hides out in a small town to avoid the police, which should be easy because they know he didn't do it and they aren't looking for him.

  • Director
    • David Steinberg
  • Writers
    • Dave Foley
    • David Anthony Higgins
    • Jay Kogen
  • Stars
    • Dave Foley
    • David Anthony Higgins
    • Jennifer Tilly
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    4.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Steinberg
    • Writers
      • Dave Foley
      • David Anthony Higgins
      • Jay Kogen
    • Stars
      • Dave Foley
      • David Anthony Higgins
      • Jennifer Tilly
    • 70User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Dave Foley
    Dave Foley
    • Nelson Hibbert
    David Anthony Higgins
    David Anthony Higgins
    • Det. Arlen
    Jennifer Tilly
    Jennifer Tilly
    • Lynn Holden
    Joe Flaherty
    Joe Flaherty
    • Fred Holden
    Dan Redican
    Dan Redican
    • Ken Daly
    Alan Scarfe
    Alan Scarfe
    • Farmer Brown
    Kenneth Welsh
    Kenneth Welsh
    • Mr. Nagel
    Enrico Colantoni
    Enrico Colantoni
    • Creepy Guy
    Colm Feore
    Colm Feore
    • The Killer
    Arnie Achtman
    • Bus Station Worker
    Boyd Banks
    Boyd Banks
    • Gas Station Guy
    Johanna Nicosia
    Johanna Nicosia
    • Cindy
    • (as Johanna Black)
    Valerie Boyce
    • Manicurist
    Alan Bridle
    • Juddidah
    Dana Brooks
    Dana Brooks
    • Nagel's Secretary
    Martin Brown
    • Engineer
    Richard Chevolleau
    • Jimmy
    Jeff Clarke
    Jeff Clarke
    • Oklahoma Cop
    • Director
      • David Steinberg
    • Writers
      • Dave Foley
      • David Anthony Higgins
      • Jay Kogen
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    User reviews70

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    8Slamca

    Hilarious, brilliant, dumb

    I have no idea why this film is so unknown. I love it and it's so funny, of course, if you like dumb humor.

    The main character Nelson doesn't get a promotion at his job, so he goes crazy in front of all his co-workers. He later finds out his dead boss and convinced that police will be looking for him, escapes (fugitive style). The thing is, the police knows Nelson didn't kill his boss, because there was a camera at boss' office.

    Nelson however, tries to escape from the police, being careful of every step, while the real killer is convinced Nelson is after him (because certain coincidences occur).

    The movie is great, Foley's acting is great and the whole movie has this positive feel to it. Some jokes are so... dumb and funny, you laugh just because of the dumbness of them.

    All in all, I own the original DVD, and people should see this movie, because it really is great!
    rottenaddict

    Very funny film

    Yes this film looks like it will be yet another terrible "dumb and dumber" type film but it really is rather well scripted and ...well down right funny. I am a huge Kids In The Hall fan but we got to see a few episodes of their series over here in the UK and that was it, i bought Brain Candy whilst in New York and and managed to tape a few of the KITH shows when they aired briefly over here in the mid 90's. I have searched for The Wrong Guy but it isn't available over here (like anything KITH related) but the BBC happned to show The Wrong Guy a couple of days ago and i laughed from the start to the end. It is s very simple idea for a film but it is made up of great little comedy moments that keep you laughing, even as a KITH fan i didn't expect it to be as funny as it was. Dave Foley really showed how great he can be as a writer and actor and how a simple idea can turn into something rather special, and that is what this film is SPECIAL. Watch this film if you get the chance and ..... start showing the KITH in the UK again or at least make the series available over here. 7 out of 10 Rotten Addict
    8jagaleigh

    So funny it HURTS!

    I have no idea how I made it so long without seeing this movie. I passed it on the video store shelf for years. WHAT A MISTAKE! This movie is so funny it hurts. I actually cried through some of the scenes, it was so hilarious. I found myself rewinding parts and having to stop the movie so I could get control of myself. If you are in the mood for belly laughter and watching a silly/corny/crazy/wonderful comedy, then The Wrong Guy is perfect!
    7BlackSox1919

    Not Just for KITH Fans

    If you like Kids in the Hall, and are a fan of their wonderful comedy "Brain Candy," then you will love this movie. Starring Dave Foley, with a cameo from Kevin McDonald and sly references to "Brain Candy" (at one point, paging "Dr. Chris Cooper"), it continues KITH-quality humor.

    If you've never heard of KITH, and have no idea what I was talking about in that last paragraph, you'll still enjoy this movie. A wry turn on the "Fugitive"-style drama, a wrongly accused man on the run always looking over his shoulder to find...no one is chasing him. Tightly scripted, well acted, and just plain funny.
    8Westcoastal

    Truly Hilarious

    When I saw this movie I laughed so hard I actually had to pause it at times so I wouldn't miss anything. I thought perhaps it was "just me", and that most people might not find it all that funny (it has STUPID humour) but I have very rarely heard of anyone who has not found it equally hilarious.

    WATCH IT!!! you won't regret it. The train sequence alone makes it worth seeing. I can't count how many times I've recalled a scene or a line from this movie and laughed out loud, even in public, which has given me plenty of opportunities to spread the word about this hilarious movie.

    Dave Foley is brilliant! It's a shame that this movie never really saw the light of day, but I truly believe it's time will come. If you enjoy comedy, don't miss out on this film.

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    • Trivia
      Policemen #1-5 in the credits are the Canadian rock band "Barenaked Ladies".
    • Goofs
      In a scene where a character is cutting a hole in a glass windowpane, the actual cutting displays a circular motion and cut, but the following shot showing the hole in the pane, the cut is a straight line.
    • Quotes

      Nelson Hibbert: My name is Jones... Enema Bag Jones.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Holiday (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Gangster Girl
      Written by Steven Page and Stephen Duffy

      Performed by Barenaked Ladies

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    • Release date
      • August 1, 1997 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El tipo equivocado
    • Filming locations
      • Richmond Hill, Canada(Motel)
    • Production companies
      • HandMade Films
      • Paragon Entertainment Corporation
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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