when the credits say that the mortgage company got bankrupt and the whole room clapped<3
Cinemas
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.
Where to watch
1Dead Man's Wire is showing in 1 cinema in Athens - next screening Sunday 2 August at 22:30 at Ster Cool Τύμβος.
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Cast & crew
6What people say
waluigi mangione
Bill Skarsgård was born to play a guy who’s been up for three days straight.
Common questions
What is Dead Man's Wire about?+
Based on a 1977 incident, the film follows former developer Tony Kiritsis as he wires a shotgun to his mortgage banker, demanding a payout and an apology for his treatment.
Who directed Dead Man's Wire?+
Gus Van Sant directed this 2026 crime drama, applying his characteristic observational, character-driven style to the true story.
Is Dead Man's Wire based on a true story?+
Yes, it depicts the real-life hostage standoff that occurred in Indianapolis in 1977.
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