Dead Man’s Wire is “a David-vs-Goliath struggle for justice.” Tickets are now on sale for exclusive previews in LA and NYC starting December 12 as well as select cities starting January 9. Based on a true story, the 1977 kidnapping of a prominent banker grips the nation and turns the abductor into an outlaw folk hero. As the media frenzy peaks, the standoff becomes a spectacle of desperation, defiance and blurred justice, which resonates even today. The screenwriting debut of Austin Kolodney, Dead Man’s Wire features commanding performances from its ensemble cast: Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Colman Domingo, Cary Elwes,

Dead Man's Wire, from Row K Entertainment, held its world premiere at AFI Fest 2025, presenting the true story of Tony Kiritsis, a small town folk hero, driven to the edge after a business deal goes b...

Dead Man’s Wire, directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Bill Skarsgård, Al Pacino, and Dacre Montgomery, turns a true 1977 hostage crisis into a tense, timely drama about economic injustice.

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Dead Man's Wire Review. Dead Man's Wire (2025) Film Review, a movie directed by Gus Van Sant, written by Austin Kolodney and starring Dacre Montgomery, Bill

How did one kidnapping become a national sensation? “Dead Man’s Wire” tells the story of a 1977 kidnapping and the resulting fascination around its central figures. The film also provides a compelling examination of issues that continue to influence our society. Celebrated director Gus Van Sant helms ‘Wire’ from a screenplay by Austin Kolodney. It drew a favorable response after premiering during this year’s Venice Film Festival, with an extended standing ovation for Van Sant and attending cast members. Continue reading ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ Trailer: Bill Skarsgård & Dacre Montgomery Lead Gus Van Sant’s 1970s Kidnapping Drama at The Playlist.

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The Hollywood Creative Alliance (HCA) have announced their nominations representing the best in film for 2025. This year’s Astra Creative Arts Awards nominees were selected by two nominating committee...

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Explore the unbelievable true story that inspired Gus Van Sant's Dead Man's Wire, a film about a man who held the nation hostage in 1977.