Life on the Line (2016)

Life on the Line (2016) poster

As a huge electrical storm sweeps towards Texas, lineman Beau Ginner is haunted by memories of his brother's death by lightning years earlier. Since that tragic day, he has raised his niece Bailey and risen to foreman of a lineman team. However, there is friction when Bailey's on-off boyfriend Duncan joins the crew, while another new recruit is hiding PTSD symptoms. Beau and his team are soon putting their lives at risk in a race to replace miles of power cables to keep the electrical grid running before the deadly lightning storm strikes. Based on a true story; this film is a tribute to the heroes who risk it all to keep us safe.

Director: David Hackl
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jeff Toyne
Cinematography: Brian Pearson
Editing: Jamie Alain, James Cowan
Production: Lionsgate Premiere, Marro Films, Voltage Pictures, Grindstone Entertainment Group, Elite Film Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Haunting Memories of the Past, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Heart-Pounding Car Chases, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts: Black Belt and Honor

Keywords

post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), waitress, texas, heroism, training, based on true story, electric installation, train crash, motorcycle, power outage, new neighbor, death of mother, family tragedy, ex-boyfriend ex-girlfriend relationship, uncle niece relationship

Trailer

Life on the Line Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life on the Line about?
As a huge electrical storm sweeps towards Texas, lineman Beau Ginner is haunted by memories of his brother's death by lightning years earlier. Since that tragic day, he has raised his niece Bailey and risen to foreman of a lineman team. However, there is friction when Bailey's on-off boyfriend Duncan joins the crew, while another new recruit is hiding PTSD symptoms. Beau and his team are soon putting their lives at risk in a race to replace miles of power cables to keep the electrical grid running before the deadly lightning storm strikes. Based on a true story; this film is a tribute to the heroes who risk it all to keep us safe.
Who directed Life on the Line?
Life on the Line was directed by David Hackl.
Who stars in Life on the Line?
Life on the Line stars John Travolta, Kate Bosworth, Devon Sawa, Julie Benz, Ryan Robbins, Matt Bellefleur.
How long is Life on the Line?
Life on the Line has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Life on the Line?
Life on the Line is a Drama, Action, Thriller film.
Where was Life on the Line produced?
Life on the Line was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Life on the Line?
The themes of Life on the Line include: Haunting Memories of the Past, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Heart-Pounding Car Chases, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts: Black Belt and Honor.