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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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    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.
    8nickmarino72@mail.com

    a real good time

    wow. who even knew this movie existed? well i was in virgin records and saw it on the shelf. suffice to say i rented it, and i LOVED it. i plan on buying it most likely. the beginning is a little slow but it's one of those comedies where you find yourself in tears by the middle. just terrific acting, especially by the investigator who loves to spend the gov't money on restaurants and theater - he really steals the show. seriously tho, if you enjoy great comedies with a silly edge - ex. The Naked Gun & Saving Silverman - you will enjoy this.

    by the way - the movie was fairly kid appropriate. i think ages 10+ should have no problems watching this.
    9InzyWimzy

    Wrong is Right

    Funny. What else would you expect from a movie starring Dave Foley?

    "Today is the big day!" Dave had me cracking up right from the beginning. Already, you see that Nelson Hibbert can really be so WRONG!! The series of events implicating him are dark, but effectively funny. I guess his character is so clueless that it already adds the comedy ingredient throughout the film. Watch for Jennifer Tilly: her scenes with Foley are fun to watch. Good chemistry!

    Some more standouts include the detective whose laidback, logic flawed, corrupt methods are surprisingly quite effective and humorous. The crazy driver guy has got to be the nut of the film...what a kook!! Oh, I must mention that the scene between Foley and Kevin McDonald is hilarious. Their timing is awesome and they feed off each other so well.

    Overall, a dark comedy with a moral as well! Funny stuff.
    8sittler

    A pleasant surprise

    Don't be fooled by the B-movie production value of this film. This is one of the funnier movies I have seen in a long time. Dave Foley plays his dorky persona to a tee, while Jennifer Tilly is sweet and sexy as his love interest. I couldn't believe I was laughing so hard but this plot had so much to offer with its ridiculous main character under the misconception that he is the subject of a nationwide manhunt. A worthy rental.
    imdb-2378

    Brilliant!

    I didn't know what to expect, but from near the beginning this film is comedy genius.

    The name scene in the hospital ranks with some of my favourites ever. The humour is in the detailing in much of the film, with good contribution from the lazy detective. I have to write some more, as it wont let me submit unless there's 10 lines, luckily I'm happy to rant a bit about Dave Foley's performance. Never seen him before, but will look out for him in future. He makes this film rather special.

    What was really excellent about this film (and essential to the humour in the plot) was the early twist revealing that this wasn't going to be another predictable wrong guy film. I wont reveal it as don't want to spoil it, but its very cleverly done.

    All in all, highly recommended.

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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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