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Over the Wire (1996)

Movie ★ 3.5 88 min

Thriller Drama

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.

Fred Olen Ray Director Pete Slate Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 21, 1996
Runtime
88 min
IMDb
tt0114071
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Cast

Tim Abell Tim Abell Mark David Christensen Bruce Johnson Keith Lewis Roy Ross Hagen Ross Hagen Detective Jackson Landon Hall Landon Hall Susan Shauna O'Brien Shauna O'Brien Rachel Griffin Drew Griffin Drew Sally Brinke Stevens Brinke Stevens Jenny Kimberly Blair Kimberly Blair Sascha John Lazar John Lazar Assassin

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Frequently asked questions

What is Over the Wire about?
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.
Who directed Over the Wire?
Over the Wire was directed by Fred Olen Ray.
Who stars in Over the Wire?
Over the Wire stars Tim Abell, David Christensen, Keith Lewis, Ross Hagen.
When was Over the Wire released?
Over the Wire is a 1996 thriller, drama film.
Where can I watch Over the Wire?
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