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1956 · 105 min · NR

The Wrong Man

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock · Crime, Drama

The Wrong Man (1956) is a Crime film, directed by Alfred Hitchcock set in New York City during the 1950s. It runs 105 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of family & loyalty and madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer
Bernard Herrmann
Cinematography
Robert Burks
Cast
Henry FondaVera MilesAnthony QuayleHarold J. StoneCharles CooperJohn HeldabrandEsther MinciottiDoreen Lang

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Family & LoyaltyMadness / Loss Of Sanity
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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