American drama film
| Dead Man's Wire |
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| Directed by | Gus Van Sant |
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| Written by | Austin Kolodney |
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| Starring | |
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| Cinematography | Arnaud Potier[1] |
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| Edited by | Saar Klein[2] |
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| Music by | Danny Elfman |
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Production
companies |
- Elevated Films
- Pressman Film
- District 9 Productions
- Sobini Films
- RNA Pictures
- Pinstripes
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Release date |
- September 2, 2025 (2025-09-02) (Venice)
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Running time | 105 minutes[3] |
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| Country | United States |
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| Language | English |
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Dead Man's Wire is a 2025 American historical crime film directed by Gus Van Sant, written by Austin Kolodney, based on the true story of kidnapping by Tony Kiritsis in the 1970s. It stars Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Colman Domingo, Myha'la, Cary Elwes, John Robinson, and Al Pacino.
The film had its world premiere out of competition in the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2025.[4]
Premise
Depicting the 1977 kidnapping by Tony Kiritsis of his bank mortgager and request for hostage money and an apology.[5]
Cast
Production
An adaptation of the film was initially in development with Werner Herzog and Nicolas Cage attached to the project.[6]
In December 2024, Gus Van Sant was reported to be director from a script by Austin Kolodney with Bill Skarsgård and Dacre Montgomery leading the cast. It is produced by Elevated Films and Balcony 9 Productions.[7] In January 2025, Colman Domingo, Myha'la, Cary Elwes, and John Robinson joined the cast.[8][9] In February 2025, Al Pacino joined the cast.[10]
Principal photography took place in Louisville, Kentucky in January 2025.[11][12][13]
Release
The film had its world premiere out of competition in the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2025.[14][15] It will also screen at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2025.[16][17]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 9 critics' reviews are positive.[18]
References
- ^ "Arnaud Potier". Lux Artists. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ "Saar Klein". Iconic Talent Agency. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ "Dead Man's Wire". Venice International Film Festival. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ "Biennale Cinema 2025 | Dead Man's Wire". La Biennale di Venezia. July 14, 2025. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
- ^ Soni, Divya (December 15, 2024). "Bill Skarsgård to join Stranger Things star in new thriller". Digital Spy. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ Ruimy, Jordan (March 17, 2024). "Nicolas Cage to Star in Werner Herzog's 'Dead Man's Wire'". World of Reel. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ Ruimy, Jordan (December 12, 2024). "Gus Van Sant to Direct 'Dead Man's Wire' Starring Bill Skarsgård". World of Reel. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ Bamigboye, Baz (January 21, 2025). "Breaking Baz: Colman Domingo Joins Gus Van Sant's Hostage Thriller 'Dead Man's Wire' As He Reveals Late Night Talks With DiCaprio About Hollywood's Future". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (January 24, 2025). "Myha'la, Cary Elwes & John Robinson Join Gus Van Sant's Hostage Thriller 'Dead Man's Wire'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 28, 2025). "Al Pacino Joining Gus Van Sant Hostage Thriller 'Dead Man's Wire'". Deadline. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ^ Millby, Jeff (January 8, 2025). "Be an extra in a new Gus Van Sant movie". Loutoday. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ Hansen, Piper (January 10, 2025). "Movie production recipient of $4M state tax credit to film in Louisville". bizjournals. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ "New feature film being shot in downtown Louisville 'Dead Man's Wire'". wlky.com. January 14, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (July 22, 2025). "Venice Film Festival Lineup: Kathryn Bigelow, Guillermo Del Toro, Noah Baumbach & Benny Safdie In Competition". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ "Venice Film Festival Screening Date". Objectif Festival. July 27, 2025. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ "Dead Man's Wire". TIFF. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 21, 2025). "TIFF Galas & Presentations: World Premieres 'Good Fortune', 'Nuremberg', Sydney Sweeney Pic 'Christy', Angelina Jolie 'Couture'; North American Debuts Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein', Dwayne Johnson 'Smashing Machine'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ "Dead Man's Wire | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
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