Over the Wire(1996)
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Over the Wire Synopsis
Bruce is a telephone lineman who accidentally overhears a murder plot. When 911 informs him that there is nothing that they can do about it, he takes matters into his own hands, and gets entangled in a world of sex and mystery.
Over the Wire (1996) is a thriller and drama film directed by Fred Olen Ray, released on May 21, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Tim Abell, David Christensen, Keith Lewis and Ross Hagen. Viewers rate it 3.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Olen Ray
- Writers:
- Pete Slate
- Producers:
- Andrew Stevens, Don Key Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Howard Wexler
- Status:
- Released
Over the Wire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tim Abell
as Mark
- David Christensen
David Christensen
as Bruce Johnson
- Keith Lewis
Keith Lewis
as Roy
Ross Hagen
as Detective Jackson
Landon Hall
as Susan
Shauna O'Brien
as Rachel
Griffin Drew
as Sally
Brinke Stevens
as Jenny
Kimberly Blair
as Sascha
John Lazar
as Assassin
Key crew
Directed by Fred Olen Ray, written by Pete Slate, produced by Andrew Stevens and Don Key Jr..
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Over the Wire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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Over the Wire – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Over the Wire?
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The main cast of Over the Wire (1996) includes Tim Abell, David Christensen, Keith Lewis, Ross Hagen and Landon Hall. The film was directed by Fred Olen Ray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Over the Wire released?
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Over the Wire was released on May 21, 1996 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Over the Wire worth watching?
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Over the Wire (1996) holds an average rating of 3.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.