Dead Man's Wire

In 1977, a financially desperate man takes a mortgage company executive hostage, attaching a shotgun to a dead-man’s switch and demanding money and an apology. As police, reporters, and a local radio host become involved, the dangerous standoff turns into a tense media spectacle.

My take

You’ll like this if you enjoy tense true-crime dramas with dark humor, moral complexity, and strong performances; Not for you if you need brisk pacing or a straightforward hero.

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