The Wrong Man 1956
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SplatIn 1953, an innocent man named Christopher Emmanuel "Manny" Balestrero is arrested after being mistaken for an armed robber.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Manny Balestrero
as Rose Balestrero
as Frank D. O'Connor
as Detective Lt. Bowers
as Detective Matthews
as Tomasini
as Mama Balestrero
as Ann James
as Constance Willis
as Betty Todd
Director:
Writer:
Angus MacPhail, Maxwell Anderson
Stars:
Henry Fonda, Vera Miles, Anthony Quayle, Harold J. Stone, Charles Cooper, John Heldabrand, Esther Minciotti, Doreen Lang, Laurinda Barrett, Norma Connolly,
Genres:
Crime,Drama
Release Date:
1956 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
105 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Wrong Man
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Manny Balestrero
as Rose Balestrero
as Frank D. O'Connor
as Detective Lt. Bowers
as Detective Matthews
as Tomasini
as Mama Balestrero
as Ann James
as Constance Willis
as Betty Todd
as Gene Conforti
as Olga Conforti
as Robert Balestrero
as Gregory Balestrero
as Daniel
as Judge Groat
as Miss Dennerly
as Prologue Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
as Jail Medical Attendant (uncredited)
as Curious Deli Customer (uncredited)
as Young Girl (uncredited)
as Stork Club Piano Player (uncredited)
as Dr. Bannay (uncredited)
as Young Girl (uncredited)
as Department of Corrections Employee (uncredited)
as Giggly Girl (uncredited)
as Department of Corrections Employee (uncredited)
as Prisoner at Arraignment Hearing (uncredited)
as Interrogation Officer (uncredited)
as Policeman (uncredited)
as Arresting Patrolman (uncredited)
as Mrs. O'Connor (voice) (uncredited)
as Spanish Woman (uncredited)
as Policeman (uncredited)
as Mr. Wendon - Insurance Manager (uncredited)
as Det. Holman (uncredited)
as Policeman (uncredited)
as Small Role (uncredited)
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