The Wrong Man (1956)

HITCHCOCK'S FIRST REAL-LIFE THRILLER!

The Wrong Man (1956) poster

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

Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bernard Herrmann
Cinematography: Robert Burks
Editing: George Tomasini
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano, English, Español
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever

Keywords

new york city, robbery, based on novel or book, musician, falsely accused, innocence, black and white, insurance

Trailer

The Wrong Man Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wrong Man about?
In 1953, an innocent man named Christopher Emmanuel "Manny" Balestrero is arrested after being mistaken for an armed robber.
Who directed The Wrong Man?
The Wrong Man was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in The Wrong Man?
The Wrong Man stars Henry Fonda, Vera Miles, Anthony Quayle, Harold J. Stone, Charles Cooper, John Heldabrand.
How long is The Wrong Man?
The Wrong Man has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is The Wrong Man?
The Wrong Man is a Crime, Drama film.
What is the budget of The Wrong Man?
The Wrong Man had a budget of $1M.
How much did The Wrong Man gross?
The Wrong Man grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was The Wrong Man produced?
The Wrong Man was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Wrong Man?
The themes of The Wrong Man include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever.