The Wrong Man 1956

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

Henry Fonda

as Manny Balestrero

Vera Miles

as Rose Balestrero

Anthony Quayle

as Frank D. O'Connor

Harold J. Stone

as Detective Lt. Bowers

Charles Cooper

as Detective Matthews

John Heldabrand

as Tomasini

Esther Minciotti

as Mama Balestrero

Doreen Lang

as Ann James

Laurinda Barrett

as Constance Willis

Norma Connolly

as Betty Todd

Director:

Alfred Hitchcock

Writer:

Angus MacPhail, Maxwell Anderson

Genres:

Crime,Drama

Release Date:

1956 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

105 min

MMPA Rating:

NR

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

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.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

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

Henry Fonda

as Manny Balestrero

Vera Miles

as Rose Balestrero

Anthony Quayle

as Frank D. O'Connor

Harold J. Stone

as Detective Lt. Bowers

Charles Cooper

as Detective Matthews

John Heldabrand

as Tomasini

Esther Minciotti

as Mama Balestrero

Doreen Lang

as Ann James

Laurinda Barrett

as Constance Willis

Norma Connolly

as Betty Todd

Nehemiah Persoff

as Gene Conforti

Lola D'Annunzio

as Olga Conforti

Kippy Campbell

as Robert Balestrero

Robert Essen

as Gregory Balestrero

Richard Robbins

as Daniel

Dayton Lummis

as Judge Groat

Peggy Webber

as Miss Dennerly

Alfred Hitchcock

as Prologue Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Charles Aidman

as Jail Medical Attendant (uncredited)

Mary Boylan

as Curious Deli Customer (uncredited)

Bonnie Franklin

as Young Girl (uncredited)

Bernard Herrmann

as Stork Club Piano Player (uncredited)

Werner Klemperer

as Dr. Bannay (uncredited)

Patricia Morrow

as Young Girl (uncredited)

Harry Dean Stanton

as Department of Corrections Employee (uncredited)

Tuesday Weld

as Giggly Girl (uncredited)

Maurice Wells

as Department of Corrections Employee (uncredited)

Henry Beckman

as Prisoner at Arraignment Hearing (uncredited)

Paul Bryar

as Interrogation Officer (uncredited)

David Kelly

as Policeman (uncredited)

Donald May

as Arresting Patrolman (uncredited)

Frances Reid

as Mrs. O'Connor (voice) (uncredited)

Penny Santon

as Spanish Woman (uncredited)

Clarence Straight

as Policeman (uncredited)

Emerson Treacy

as Mr. Wendon - Insurance Manager (uncredited)

John Vivyan

as Det. Holman (uncredited)

Ray Bennett

as Policeman (uncredited)

Dee Carroll

as Small Role (uncredited)

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