Wiretapper(1955)
The true-life drama of the man who kept the Gangsters, the Gamblers and the Bookies always one step ahead of the law - until the moment when he tapped in on a direct line to God!
Wiretapper Synopsis
A cash-strapped electrical engineer with a criminal past vows to go straight when he marries his longtime girlfriend, but he has second thoughts when the mob offers big money for his wiretapping services.
Wiretapper (1955) is a crime and drama film directed by Dick Ross, released on August 10, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Bill Williams, Georgia Lee, Douglas Kennedy and Richard Benedict. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Dick Ross
- Writers:
- John O'Dea, Billy Graham, Jim Vaus Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Ralph Woolsey
- Composer:
- Ralph Carmichael
- Production:
- World Wide Pictures (WWP)
- Status:
- Released
Wiretapper Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Williams
as James Arthur Vaus, Jr.
Georgia Lee
as Alice Rosealba Vaus
Douglas Kennedy
as Charles Rumsden
Richard Benedict
as Romato
Stanley Clements
as Tony
Paul Picerni
as Herbie
- Ric Roman
Ric Roman
as Nick Castro
Steve Conte
as Henchman
Phil Tead
as Mr. Wiggins
Howard Wendell
as Prison Chaplain
Melinda Casey
as Helen Park - Kid Sister (as Melinda Plowman)
- Dorothy Kennedy
Dorothy Kennedy
as Alice's Mother
Key crew
Directed by Dick Ross, written by John O'Dea, Billy Graham and Jim Vaus Jr..
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Wiretapper Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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Wiretapper – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wiretapper online?
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Who stars in Wiretapper?
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The main cast of Wiretapper (1955) includes Bill Williams, Georgia Lee, Douglas Kennedy, Richard Benedict and Stanley Clements. The film was directed by Dick Ross. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wiretapper released?
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Wiretapper was released on August 10, 1955 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Wiretapper worth watching?
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Wiretapper (1955) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.