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Release Year1946
Runtime1h 05m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Crime, Thriller
Votes7
DirectorPhil Karlson
WritersDore Schary, Tim Ryan, Josef Mischel
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLive Wires
About Live Wires
Slip gets fired from his job at a construction company for decking his boss. His sister, who got him a job at the company, is angry with him. Slip manages to get a job with the District Attorney serving warrants, as does Sach. Through his job, Slip finds out that all is not quite kosher at his old construction company, and that his sister may be in danger.
Directed by Phil Karlson, Live Wires leans on a strong ensemble — Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Mike Mazurki — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1946.
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