Wrongfully Accused
Wrongfully Accused
Ryan Harrison, a violin god, superstar and sex symbol does not want to cheat on sexy Lauren Goodhue's husband with her. Mr. Goodhue is found murdered and Ryan suddenly finds himself being the main suspect. After being sentenced to death he manages to flee while being transferred to his execution site. Now, all the world is after him as he stumbles from one unfortunate incident to the next in order to prove himself innocent - by finding a mysterious one-eyed, one-armed, one-legged man...
Movie Information
| Release Date | 1998-07-23 |
| Runtime | 87 Minutes |
| Language | EN |
| Rating | 6.007/10 |
Story Summary
World‑famous violinist Ryan Harrison (Leslie Nielsen) is caught in a nightmarish comedy of errors when the husband of his lover, Lauren Goodhue, is found dead. Wrongly convicted of murder, Ryan escapes custody during a transport to the execution chamber and becomes a fugitive. With a relentless media circus and a bounty on his head, he embarks on a chaotic cross‑country chase, encountering a bizarre cast of characters while hunting the elusive one‑eyed, one‑armed, one‑legged witness who might clear his name.
Review
A slap‑slap‑stick romp that leans heavily on Leslie Nielsen’s dead‑pan delivery, "Wrongfully Accused" delivers a relentless stream of visual gags and absurd set‑pieces. While the plot is thin, the film’s commitment to over‑the‑top humor and its playful parody of classic thriller tropes keep the audience entertained. The supporting cast, especially Sandra Bernhard’s flamboyant cameo, adds extra punch, though the jokes occasionally feel recycled. Overall, it’s a guilty‑pleasure comedy that works best when not taken seriously.
Main Cast
- Leslie Nielsen
- Richard Crenna
- Kelly LeBrock
- Melinda McGraw
- Aaron Pearl
- Leslie Jones
- Ben Immanuel
- Sandra Bernhard
- Michael York
- Gerard Plunkett
Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is "Wrongfully Accused" a parody of any specific thriller?
The film loosely satirizes classic murder‑mystery thrillers and the fugitive‑on‑the‑run archetype, drawing inspiration from titles like "The Fugitive" and "The Wrong Man."
Did Leslie Nielsen do his own stunts?
Nielsen performed most of his comedic physical comedy, but the more hazardous chase sequences used professional stunt doubles.
Why is the villain never shown fully?
The mysterious one‑eyed, one‑armed, one‑legged man is kept hidden to heighten the absurdity and maintain the film’s cartoonish tone.
Was the film released on home video?
Yes, it received a VHS and later DVD release, which included several deleted scenes and a behind‑the‑scenes featurette.
Are there any notable cameos?
Sandra Bernhard appears in a brief but memorable cameo as a flamboyant talk‑show host who interviews Ryan during his flight.
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