The Wrong Man (1956)

Title: The Wrong Man (1956)
"The Wrong Man" is a film-noir mental thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, released in 1956 under Warner Bros. The movie starred Henry Fonda and Vera Miles. Abnormally for Hitchcock, the motion picture was based upon a true story centered around an innocent man charged with a criminal offense.

Plot
Henry Fonda plays the part of Manny Balestrero, a dedicated artist at New York City's Stork Club. His stable life takes a horrifying twist when his other half, Rose (played by Vera Miles), needs dental surgery which they can not afford. Manny, takes the choice to loan versus her life insurance coverage policy.

Upon visiting the insurance coverage office, the staff misidentifies Manny for a burglar who had formerly struck their office twice. This misconception puts Manny in a lineup, and the insurance coverage staff wrongly determines him as the criminal. The authorities then arrest Manny based on this false identification.

The True Innocent
Despite his repeated statements of innocence and efforts to produce an alibi, Manny deals with indictment due to circumstantial evidence and misidentification. His defense attorney, Frank O'Connor (Anthony Quayle), exhaustively attempts to disprove the prosecution and show Manny's innocence.

Impact on Family
The stress of the scenario takes a toll on Manny's partner, Rose, who establishes deep stress and anxiety and falls under a catatonic state of severe depression, needing psychiatric care. The couple's 2 young boys are delegated grapple with the truth of their mom's weakening mental health and their daddy's unjust arrest.

Exoneration
In the climax of the movie, another guy is captured on suspicion of burglary and looks like Manny. Ultimately, the victims of the previous burglaries stop working to determine the new suspect, leading the police to recognize their enormous error and free Manny. Nevertheless, the damage to his other half and family has taken its toll.

Conclusion
In traditional Hitchcock design, The Wrong Man balances the thriller components with a real-life story, focusing not just on how a common guy copes with false allegations, however likewise on the psychological breakdown of his partner and the subsequent effect on his household. The sobering conclusion works as a pointer of the long-lasting impacts of wrongful convictions.

Characterization and Performance
Henry Fonda remarkably depicts Manny, his efficiency showing the desperation and helplessness of a male captured in an incomprehensible circumstance. Vera Miles likewise provides a spectacular efficiency, revealing the huge psychological toll dealt with by Rose.

Built on the theme of common people captured in extraordinary circumstances, "The Wrong Man" does a fantastic task of maintaining thriller and psychological breadth. Hitchcock's craftsmanship is evident, making it among his standout black and white films.

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