Dead Man's Wire

Gus Van Sant unveils his latest film, a 1970’s crime drama with a darkly funny undertone.

Featuring captivating performances, Gus Van Sant’s latest recreates the strange, fascinating true story of the 1977 kidnapping that made aspiring Indianapolis entrepreneur Tony Kiritsis into an eccentric outlaw folk hero. Dead Man’s Wire resonates powerfully with present-day class resentments. It’s also darkly funny, wildly entertaining, and rife with appealing supporting characters.

Programme Type: Film

Director: Gus Van Sant

Cast: Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Al Pacino

Certificate: 15

Running Time: 105 minutes