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Dead Man's Wire

Name: Dead Man's Wire
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2026-01-09

directed by Gus Van Sant

“His revolution was televised.”

20261h 46mRCrime

Elevated Films & Balcony 9 Productions present

Dead Man's Wire

directed by Gus Van Sant

“His revolution was televised.”

20261h 46mRCrime

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§ Synopsis

Crime · Drama · Thriller

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.

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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

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as James- Young Radio Producer

Mark Helms

as Frank Love

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