On this day April 16, 1982, the political satire thriller Wrong is Right premiered in theaters. Directed by Richard Brooks, the film starred Sean Connery as a globe traveling news reporter who gets caught in a twisted plot involving nuclear weapons, terrorism, and political cover ups. The cast also included Robert Conrad, Leslie Nielsen, and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
Set in a near future world where the line between news and entertainment is almost gone, the story followed a fast paced chase for the truth as Connery’s character tried to stop a catastrophic event. The film took aim at media sensationalism and global politics with a mix of action and dark humor. Wrong is Right earned 3.5 million at the box office and while it was overlooked at the time, it has gained cult status for its timely themes and unique take on global affairs.
Fun fact: This was one of the last serious roles for Leslie Nielsen before he switched to comedy with hits like Airplane and The Naked Gun.
Trivia question: What 1982 political thriller starred Sean Connery as a reporter uncovering a dangerous conspiracy involving nuclear weapons and media manipulation?
Set in a near future world where the line between news and entertainment is almost gone, the story followed a fast paced chase for the truth as Connery’s character tried to stop a catastrophic event. The film took aim at media sensationalism and global politics with a mix of action and dark humor. Wrong is Right earned 3.5 million at the box office and while it was overlooked at the time, it has gained cult status for its timely themes and unique take on global affairs.
Fun fact: This was one of the last serious roles for Leslie Nielsen before he switched to comedy with hits like Airplane and The Naked Gun.
Trivia question: What 1982 political thriller starred Sean Connery as a reporter uncovering a dangerous conspiracy involving nuclear weapons and media manipulation?
