Dead Man's Wire (2026)
His revolution was televised.
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.
Director: Gus Van Sant
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: January 9, 2026
Cast
- Bill Skarsgård - Tony Kiritsis
- Dacre Montgomery - Richard 'Dick' Hall
- Al Pacino - M.L. Hall
- Colman Domingo - Fred Temple
- Myha'la - Linda Page
- Cary Elwes - Michael Grable
- Kelly Lynch - Mabel Hall
- John Robinson - Cameraman
- Todd Gable - Chief Gallagher
- Jordan Claire Robbins - Doreen
Screenplay
Music: Danny Elfman
Cinematography: Arnaud Potier
Editing: Saar Klein
Production: Elevated Films, Pressman Film, Balcony 9 Productions, Sobini Films, RNA Pictures, Pinstripes
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $13M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Human Trafficking Nightmare, Kidnapping and Hostage Thriller, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation
Keywords
banker, kidnapping, hostage, 1970s, based on true story, standoff, mortgage, father son relationship, dead man switch
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dead Man's Wire about?
- 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.
- Who directed Dead Man's Wire?
- Dead Man's Wire was directed by Gus Van Sant.
- Who stars in Dead Man's Wire?
- Dead Man's Wire stars Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Al Pacino, Colman Domingo, Myha'la, Cary Elwes.
- How long is Dead Man's Wire?
- Dead Man's Wire has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Dead Man's Wire?
- Dead Man's Wire is a Crime, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Dead Man's Wire?
- Dead Man's Wire had a budget of $13M.
- How much did Dead Man's Wire gross?
- Dead Man's Wire grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was Dead Man's Wire produced?
- Dead Man's Wire was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Dead Man's Wire?
- The themes of Dead Man's Wire include: Human Trafficking Nightmare, Kidnapping and Hostage Thriller, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation.