Trailer and Poster Revealed for the Movie 'Dead Man's Wire'!
The poster and trailer for 'Dead Man's Wire' (directed by Gus Van Sant, starring Bill Skarsgård and Al Pacino), opening July 17, have been released. It is a highly acclaimed suspense film based on a true 1977 hostage crisis.
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Thank you for your continued support. We are pleased to announce the completion of the poster and trailer for the movie 'Dead Man's Wire' (distributed by KADOKAWA), which will be released on Friday, July 17.
A man, claiming he was defrauded of his property by a real estate loan company, breaks into the company and takes an executive hostage. He barricades himself in a situation where even the police cannot approach, using a device called a 'dead man's wire' that secures his neck and the hostage's neck to a shotgun, which will automatically fire if moved clumsily. As the man, demanding an apology and compensation, begins to display abnormal behavior such as making media appearances from the scene, the public becomes divided between those who outright condemn the incident and those who sympathize with the culprit. While the police prepare to breach the building to break the deadlock, the culprit and the company president finally speak on the phone.
Based on a true story that took place in Indianapolis, USA, in 1977, the film is directed by the master Gus Van Sant, an Academy Award winner for 'Good Will Hunting' (97) and 'Milk' (08), and winner of the Palme d'Or and Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival for 'Elephant' (03). The real-life culprit, Tony Kiritsis, who is the protagonist, is played by Bill Skarsgård from the 'IT' series. The hostage, Dick, is played by Dacre Montgomery from the Netflix series 'Stranger Things'. Cary Elwes from 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One' plays Detective Greable, who is in charge of the case. Myha'la, who is awaiting the release of 'They Will Kill You', plays Linda, a local TV station reporter following the incident. Academy Award-winning actor Colman Domingo from 'Sing Sing' plays Fred Temple, a popular radio DJ caught up in the incident. Furthermore, the legendary actor Al Pacino plays M.L. Hall, the president of the real estate loan company, bringing together a magnificent cast! The film received rave reviews at its world premiere at last year's Venice International Film Festival, and upon its nationwide release in the US this January, it recorded a super high rating of 92% Fresh on the major US movie review site 'Rotten Tomatoes'!!
The poster boldly features the tense on-screen appearance of the culprit Tony taking a hostage using the 'dead man's wire' and the helpless hostage Dick, and the fact that the police are positioned in the background at a considerable distance clearly shows that Tony is completely in control. In the trailer, Tony suddenly takes a hostage right from the start, and goes out of his way to explain over the phone the 'dead man's wire' connecting his and the hostage's necks. Even though the police surround them, they are completely powerless, and Tony, while connected to the wire, steals a police car and flees while asserting how terribly he has been treated. This situation was firmly captured by a local TV station crew. President Hall claims his innocence without showing any agitation even when his son is taken hostage. Popular radio DJ Fred, who got involved because Tony was an enthusiastic fan, also reports on the tense situation on his program. Tony invites the national press to the siege scene and holds a press conference at gunpoint, on the condition that it is broadcast live. The nation's reaction to his raw voice is split right down the middle. Glimpses of what should be the vicious criminal Tony's tearful expression, and the captive Dick's slight smile, raise expectations for the unique drama characteristic of Gus Van Sant. Finally, with the police unable to do anything, Tony and President Hall have a telephone conversation, but Hall's answer is an unexpected 'NO'. The trailer ends in a situation where only the worst outcome can be imagined—how will this incident come to an end? The resolution to this incredibly intriguing incident must be seen in theaters!
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A man, claiming he was defrauded of his property by a real estate loan company, breaks into the company and takes an executive hostage. He barricades himself in a situation where even the police cannot approach, using a device called a 'dead man's wire' that secures his neck and the hostage's neck to a shotgun, which will automatically fire if moved clumsily. As the man, demanding an apology and compensation, begins to display abnormal behavior such as making media appearances from the scene, the public becomes divided between those who outright condemn the incident and those who sympathize with the culprit. While the police prepare to breach the building to break the deadlock, the culprit and the company president finally speak on the phone.
Based on a true story that took place in Indianapolis, USA, in 1977, the film is directed by the master Gus Van Sant, an Academy Award winner for 'Good Will Hunting' (97) and 'Milk' (08), and winner of the Palme d'Or and Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival for 'Elephant' (03). The real-life culprit, Tony Kiritsis, who is the protagonist, is played by Bill Skarsgård from the 'IT' series. The hostage, Dick, is played by Dacre Montgomery from the Netflix series 'Stranger Things'. Cary Elwes from 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One' plays Detective Greable, who is in charge of the case. Myha'la, who is awaiting the release of 'They Will Kill You', plays Linda, a local TV station reporter following the incident. Academy Award-winning actor Colman Domingo from 'Sing Sing' plays Fred Temple, a popular radio DJ caught up in the incident. Furthermore, the legendary actor Al Pacino plays M.L. Hall, the president of the real estate loan company, bringing together a magnificent cast! The film received rave reviews at its world premiere at last year's Venice International Film Festival, and upon its nationwide release in the US this January, it recorded a super high rating of 92% Fresh on the major US movie review site 'Rotten Tomatoes'!!
The poster boldly features the tense on-screen appearance of the culprit Tony taking a hostage using the 'dead man's wire' and the helpless hostage Dick, and the fact that the police are positioned in the background at a considerable distance clearly shows that Tony is completely in control. In the trailer, Tony suddenly takes a hostage right from the start, and goes out of his way to explain over the phone the 'dead man's wire' connecting his and the hostage's necks. Even though the police surround them, they are completely powerless, and Tony, while connected to the wire, steals a police car and flees while asserting how terribly he has been treated. This situation was firmly captured by a local TV station crew. President Hall claims his innocence without showing any agitation even when his son is taken hostage. Popular radio DJ Fred, who got involved because Tony was an enthusiastic fan, also reports on the tense situation on his program. Tony invites the national press to the siege scene and holds a press conference at gunpoint, on the condition that it is broadcast live. The nation's reaction to his raw voice is split right down the middle. Glimpses of what should be the vicious criminal Tony's tearful expression, and the captive Dick's slight smile, raise expectations for the unique drama characteristic of Gus Van Sant. Finally, with the police unable to do anything, Tony and President Hall have a telephone conversation, but Hall's answer is an unexpected 'NO'. The trailer ends in a situation where only the worst outcome can be imagined—how will this incident come to an end? The resolution to this incredibly intriguing incident must be seen in theaters!
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