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Wrong Is Right

Wrong Is Right

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19825.51h 57mR

Overview

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.

Directed by Richard Brooks
Written by Richard Brooks, Charles McCarry
Produced by Richard Brooks
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Top Cast

Sean Connery

Sean Connery

Patrick Hale

George Grizzard

George Grizzard

President Lockwood

Robert Conrad

Robert Conrad

General Wombat

Katharine Ross

Katharine Ross

Sally Blake

G.D. Spradlin

G.D. Spradlin

Philindros

John Saxon

John Saxon

Homer Hubbard

Henry Silva

Henry Silva

Rafeeq

Leslie Nielsen

Leslie Nielsen

Mallory

Robert Webber

Robert Webber

Harvey

Rosalind Cash

Rosalind Cash

Mrs. Ford

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political satire

About Wrong Is Right

Wrong Is Right is a comedy, drama film released in 1982 exploring themes of political satire. Directed by Richard Brooks, it stars Sean Connery, George Grizzard, Robert Conrad. 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.

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