Gus Van Sant's 'Dead Man’s Wire' Debuts to Critical Acclaim at Venice
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Gus Van Sant's 'Dead Man’s Wire' is a stylish and gripping 1970s-inspired true crime film featuring a standout performance by Bill Skarsgard as a man who kidnaps a mortgage broker in a quest for justice, blending period-appropriate music, social commentary, and a realistic, gritty style reminiscent of Sidney Lumet's thrillers.
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