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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 56.4 / 100
1982·Comedy / Drama / Thriller·1h 57m

WRONG IS RIGHT

“In a moment World War III...but first a word from our sponsor.”

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.

Above the Line
Richard Brooks·DirectorRichard Brooks·WriterCharles McCarry·NovelFred J. Koenekamp·Director of PhotographyArtie Kane·MusicGeorge Grenville·Editor
Cast
Sean Connery·Patrick HaleGeorge Grizzard·President LockwoodRobert Conrad·General WombatKatharine Ross·Sally BlakeG.D. Spradlin·PhilindrosJohn Saxon·Homer HubbardHenry Silva·RafeeqLeslie Nielsen·MalloryRobert Webber·HarveyRosalind Cash·Mrs. Ford
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 2
Richard Brooks·DirectorTom Seidman·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Richard Brooks·WriterCharles McCarry·Novel
Camera· 1
Fred J. Koenekamp·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
George Grenville·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Artie Kane·Music
Art & Design· 5
Ray Summers·Costume DesignEdward C. Carfagno·Production DesignArthur Jeph Parker·Set DecorationJoe DiBella·Makeup ArtistGeorge Grenville·Title Designer
Production· 4
Richard Brooks·ProducerAndrew Fogelson·Executive ProducerKaren Rea·CastingGeorge Grenville·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 4
Mic Rodgers·StuntsLillian Barb·HairstylistWilliam H. Burton Sr.·Stunt CoordinatorVictoria Vanderkloot·Stunts
By the Numbers
56.4
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
30%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Wrong Is Right's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#D62A14
#0F0F0F
Mood
Action, Intrigue, Sensual
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a man in a suit holding a camera, positioned centrally within a white circular frame that contains a mushroom cloud on the left and military”

actionthrillercomedy
Key Elements
CameraMushroom CloudMilitary TanksHelicoptersBikinis
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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