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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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    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
    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.
    7claudio_carvalho

    Extremely Hilarious

    In Cleveland, the histrionic and clumsy executive Nelson Hibbert (Dave Foley) expects to be promoted to president of the Nigel Industries since he is engaged of the owner's daughter. However, his future father-in-law Mr. Nagel (Kenneth Welsh) chooses the executive Ken Daly (Dan Redican) for the position, and Nelson threatens him in front of the board of directors. Later he decides to pay a visit to Mr. Nagel but finds him dead with a knife in his neck. Nelson removes the knife and is covered of blood, becoming hysterical and leaving the office assuming that he is the prime suspect. However, the surveillance cameras disclose the identity of the killer (Colm Feore), and while Nelson escapes to Metcaf believing that he is chased by the police, the killer is pursued by the police and tries to eliminate Nelson believing that he is a "super-cop" on his trail.

    "The Wrong Guy" is an extremely hilarious movie. I have just seen this film with my daughter and we are still laughing of the dumb but funny story. The lead character is a sort of Canadian version of Mr. Bean and is so imbecile that it is impossible to stay serious with his presence in scene. My vote is seven.

    Title (Brazil): "O Suspeito Errado" ("The Wrong Suspect")
    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.
    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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