Dead Man's Wire

December 12, 2025
Directed by
Gus Van Sant

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.

banker

kidnapping

hostage

1970s

dark comedy

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Last Updated: 4 days ago

Cast

Bill Skarsgård as Tony Kiritsis

Bill Skarsgård

Tony Kiritsis

Colman Domingo as Fred Temple

Colman Domingo

Fred Temple

Al Pacino as M.L. Hall

Al Pacino

M.L. Hall

Dacre Montgomery as Richard 'Dick' Hall

Dacre Montgomery

Richard 'Dick' Hall

Myha'la as Linda Page

Myha'la

Linda Page

Cary Elwes as Michael Grable

Cary Elwes

Michael Grable

Kelly Lynch as Mabel Hall

Kelly Lynch

Mabel Hall

Jordan Claire Robbins as Doreen

Jordan Claire Robbins

Doreen

John Robinson as Cameraman

John Robinson

Cameraman

Katie Kinman

Ibby Hall

Mark Helms

Frank Love

Kyle Rankin as Rookie Cop

Kyle Rankin

Rookie Cop

Vinh Nguyen as James

Vinh Nguyen

James

Stephanie Bertoni as TV News Anchor

Stephanie Bertoni

TV News Anchor

Danielle Munday

News Reporter

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

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Powerful, Nerve-Wracking, and Fearless

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The True Story Behind Dead Man's Wire

The True Story Behind Dead Man's Wire

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

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

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

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

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

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

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