The Wrong Man (1956)
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John Heldabrand Tomasini
Esther Minciotti Mama BalestreroWritten by
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ReviewsReview3 years ago at May 21 13:40
Another excellent film, with Hitchcock even introducing it. Henry Fonda is superb in this true story about Manny Balestrero, an innocent family-man with debt problems, who is falsely arrested for robbery and assault. The absorbing story aside, Vera Miles is outstanding as Balestrero's wife - and the first scene that she appears to be unwell in is genuinely chilling - aided by Bernard Herrmann's sc... read more
A very good movie1 year, 9 months ago at Aug 29 4:23
It is not really one of the most famous movies directed by Hitchcock but I still thought it was pretty awesome. First of all, the great Henry Fonda has the lead and delivers a sober but great and totally believable performance. I wish I would watch more movies with him. Futhermore, the plot is rather mundane but thanks to Hitchcock amazing directing, the whole thing becomes completely spellbinding... read more
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The true story of Manny Balestrero (Henry Fonda), a musician unjustly accused of armed robbery. In classic Hitchcock form, Balestrero vehemently protests his innocence but acts thoroughly guilty, leading a host of policemen and witnesses to finger him as the thief. The trial goes badly for Manny, but life is worse for his wife, Rose (
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Release date : 26 January 1957
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