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Dead Man's Wire

“His revolution was televised.”

6.5 / 10 (224 votes)

Overview

In 1977, former real estate developer Tony Kiritsis puts a dead man's switch on himself and the mortgage banker who did him wrong, demanding $5 million and a personal apology.

Release Date January 09, 2026

Runtime 106 min

Genres Crime, Drama, Thriller

Status Released

Budget $13,000,000

Box Office $2,248,569

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Official Trailer

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The True Story Behind Dead Man's Wire

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How ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ Was Made in Just 19 Days!

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Powerful, Nerve-Wracking, and Fearless

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Gus van Sant and Bill Skarsgård on Dead Man's Wire | BFI Q&A

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Gus Van Sant Returns with a 70s Crime Drama - Dead Man’s Wire Q&A

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Related Topics & Tags

#banker #kidnapping #hostage #1970s #dark comedy #indianapolis #based on true story #courtroom #hostage negotiator #standoff #radio host #duringcreditsstinger #mortgage #father son relationship #cautionary #private equity

Top Billed Cast

Bill Skarsgård

Bill Skarsgård Tony Kiritsis

Dacre Montgomery

Dacre Montgomery Richard Hall

Cary Elwes

Cary Elwes Michael Grable

Myha'la

Myha'la Linda Page

Kelly Lynch

Kelly Lynch Mabel Hall

John Robinson

John Robinson John

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