Dead Man's Wire

Dead Man's Wire
Original title:Dead Man's Wire
Director: Gus Van Sant
Release:Cinema
Running time:105 minutes
Release date:09 january 2026
This is the true story of Tony Kiritsis, a man ruined by debt. On February 8, 1977, in Indianapolis, he kidnapped the son of the broker responsible for his situation. He demanded $5 million and an apology. The hostage situation lasted 63 hours, under the watchful eye of local and then national television. America became fascinated by the case. Everyone chose sides. Was Tony a criminal, or simply a victim demanding justice ?