DEAD MANS’S WIRE

It’s based on a true story
The film recreates the real 1977 hostage crisis in Indianapolis, when Tony Kiritsis took his mortgage broker hostage using a “dead man’s wire” rigged to a shotgun — a bizarre, news-grabbing crime that shocked the nation.

A stand-out ensemble cast
The movie features Bill Skarsgård as Tony Kiritsis, Dacre Montgomery as the hostage Richard Hall, and Al Pacino in a memorable supporting role — making for an exciting mix of veteran and younger actors.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Gus Van Sant
Van Sant, known for Good Will Hunting and Elephant, marks his return with this tense, character-driven crime drama that mixes historical detail with stylised ’70s storytelling.

Dead Man’s Wire is coming to South African cinemas on 23 January 2026.