Dead Man's Wire
‘Dead Man’s Wire’ Review: Gus Van Sant’s Uneven, Compelling Hostage Thriller
The film is inspired by the 1977 Indianapolis hostage standoff involving Tony Kiritsis and centers on the escalation of a public confrontation shaped by negotiation, media attention, and law enforceme...
AFI Fest 2025 Review: ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ Presents a Hostage Situation To Die For
The film depicts the 1977 kidnapping by Tony Kiritsis of his bank mortgager, in which he requested hostage money and an apology.