The Wrong Man

Where to Watch The Wrong Man (1956) (Legally)

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Dec 22, 1956 US 105 min PG
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612 votes
Crime Drama
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1956), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Crime, Drama blend, with a runtime close to 105 minutes.

Top billed names include Henry Fonda, Vera Miles, Anthony Quayle, Harold J. Stone.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

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

Official trailer

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Plot

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

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Main cast

Henry Fonda
Henry Fonda
as Manny Balestrero
Vera Miles
Vera Miles
as Rose Balestrero
Anthony Quayle
Anthony Quayle
as Frank D. O'Connor
Harold J. Stone
Harold J. Stone
as Detective Lt. Bowers
Charles Cooper
Charles Cooper
as Detective Matthews
John Heldabrand
John Heldabrand
as Tomasini
Esther Minciotti
Esther Minciotti
as Mama Balestrero
Doreen Lang
Doreen Lang
as Ann James
Laurinda Barrett
Laurinda Barrett
as Constance Willis
Norma Connolly
Norma Connolly
as Betty Todd