Set in 1977 and inspired by a shocking true story, Dead Man’s Wire follows Tony Kiritsis(Bill Skarsgård), a disgruntled former real estate developer who takes justice into his own hands after a deal goes disastrously wrong. Fueled by anger and desperation, Kiritsis rigs a “dead man’s switch” explosive device to both himself and the mortgage banker he believes betrayed him, creating one of the most intense hostage standoffs in American history.
As he demands $5 million and a public apology, the nation becomes captivated by the unfolding drama, turning this real-life incident into a landmark moment in crime, media coverage, and psychological suspense.
- Director – Gus Van Sant
- Bill Skarsgård as Tony Kiritsis
- Dacre Montgomery as Richard Hall
- Cary Elwes as Detective Michael Grable
- Myha’la as Linda Page
- Colman Domingo as Fred Temple
- Al Pacino as M.L. Hall
- John Robinson
- Kelly Lynch
- Todd Gable as Chief Gallagher
- Mark Helms as Frank Love
- Michael Ashcraft as George Martz
- Neil Mulac as Agent Patrick Mullaney
- Daniel R. Hill as Jimmy Kiritsis
Limited theatrical release by Row K Entertainment on January 9, 2026, followed by a wide release on January 16
