Movie

Wrong Is Right

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★ 5.6(58)19821h 57m

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Good to know

Director: Richard Brooks
Release date: 1982-04-16
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

Wrong Is Right — trailer

About Wrong Is Right

Wrong Is Right is a 1982 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Richard Brooks, starring Sean Connery, George Grizzard and Robert Conrad. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 58 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Wrong Is Right in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Political double-talk, dirty tricks, hidden microphones, spy satellites, bugging the Oval Office and a nuclear bomb for sale are all ingredients in this swift, funny and frightening look at the possibilities in today's political arenas. Sean Connery stars as TV Newsman Patrick Hale on an international chase to track two suitcase sized nuclear weapons and to uncover the twisting maze of apparent involvement of US Government agencies.

Cast

Sean Connery

Patrick Hale

George Grizzard

President Lockwood

Robert Conrad

General Wombat

Katharine Ross

Sally Blake

G.D. Spradlin

Philindros

John Saxon

Homer Hubbard

Henry Silva

Rafeeq

Leslie Nielsen

Mallory

Robert Webber

Harvey

Rosalind Cash

Mrs. Ford

Hardy Krüger

Helmut Unger

Dean Stockwell

Hacker

Themes & keywords

political satire

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Wrong Is Right in New Zealand?+

Wrong Is Right is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Wrong Is Right on Netflix?+

Wrong Is Right is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Wrong Is Right?+

Wrong Is Right has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in Wrong Is Right?+

Wrong Is Right stars Sean Connery, George Grizzard, Robert Conrad, Katharine Ross and G.D. Spradlin.

When did Wrong Is Right come out?+

Wrong Is Right is a 1982 movie directed by Richard Brooks.

What genre is Wrong Is Right?+

Wrong Is Right is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Wrong Is Right?+

Wrong Is Right was directed by Richard Brooks.