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Over the Wire
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Over the Wire

1996-05-21 · 88 min · ★ 3.5

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.

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Directors
Fred Olen Ray
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Tim AbellTim AbellMark
David ChristensenBruce Johnson
Keith LewisRoy
Ross HagenRoss HagenDetective Jackson
Landon HallLandon HallSusan
Shauna O'BrienShauna O'BrienRachel
Griffin DrewGriffin DrewSally
Brinke StevensBrinke StevensJenny
Kimberly BlairKimberly BlairSascha
John LazarJohn LazarAssassin

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