Live Wire (1992): Cast & Plot
Live Wire is a 1992 action thriller directed by Christian Duguay, starring Vic Navarro as Bomb Squad, Philip Baker Hall and Norman Burton. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Christian Duguay
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Live Wire About?
The premise of Live Wire without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Your body is 93% water, so no one is safe when terrorists create an invisible liquid explosive that detonates inside a person. Bomb‑disposal specialist Danny O’Neill is called in to track the weapon, race against time, and prevent the deadly, water‑triggered threat from killing innocent victims.
Live Wire Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sex in a bathtub
- time bomb
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- female star appears nude
- senator
- explosion
- explosive
- terrorist
- water
- bomb
- die hard scenario
- shot through a door
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- reverse footage
- home invasion
- violence
- death
- murder
- hostage
- handcuffs
- corrupt official
- money falling through the air
- booby trap
- homemade explosive
- restraining order
- hit by a car
- limousine
- blood splatter
- blood
- machine gun
- shootout
- trail
- shot to death
- shot in the chest
- held at gunpoint
- revolver
- pistol
- disguise
- exploding body
- extramarital affair
- stabbed in the neck
- car bomb
- robot
- restaurant
- film starts with text
- kitchen
- flashback
- bathtub
- bar
- underwater scene
- wheelchair
Live Wire Cast & Characters
Vic Navarro leads the cast as Bomb Squad, with Philip Baker Hall as Senator Thyme and Norman Burton as Senator Victor. Directed by Christian Duguay; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Christian Duguay
- Vic Navarro as Bomb Squad
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Philip Baker Hall as Senator Thyme - Norman Burton as Senator Victor
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Pierce Brosnan as Danny O'Neill
Also Starring in Live Wire
· 30 more- Danielle Zuckerman Mandy O'Neill
- Lisa Eilbacher Terry O'Neill
- Ben Cross Mikhail Rashid
- Michael St. Gerard Ben
- Ron Silver Frank Traveres
- Tony Plana Al-Red
- Lauren Holly Suzie Bryant (uncredited)
- Al Waxman James Garvey
- Luca Bercovici Salvatore (uncredited)
- Clement von Franckenstein Dr. Bernard
- Brent Jennings Shane Rogers
- Amanda Foreman Molly
- Scott Burkholder Thyme's Aide
- Selma Archerd Judge Blair
- Mark Phelan Thyme's Aide
- Lenka Peterson Gwen
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- Nels Van Patten Raquetball Player
- Vernon Scott Traveres' Aide
- Mimi Cozzens Woman in Restaurant
- John Nielsen Richard
- Tracy Tweed Rolls Royce Girl
- Ivan E. Roth Process Server
- Thom Curley Fred
- Michael J. Shea Lemonade Clown
- Rick Cicetti Bailiff
- Eric Briant Wells Senate Policeman
- Michael Andrew Kelly Senate Policeman
- Phil Boardman Paramedic
- Bob Parmakian Federal Agent
- Mitchell Shaw Process Server
More from Christian Duguay
More films directed by Christian Duguay, best-rated first: A Bag of Marbles, The Art of War, Extreme Ops and Ride Above.
Live Wire Plot Summary
What happens in Live Wire from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The explosive footprint of a political life shatters when a Senator is killed in a spectacular blast, pulling the FBI into a case that grows stranger and more dangerous by the hour. The investigation is led by Pierce Brosnan as Danny O’Neill, a seasoned bomb expert whose professional calm is tangled with personal turmoil. Off the job, he is separated from his wife, Lisa Eilbacher who plays Terry O’Neill, after the tragic drowning of their only child in their home pool. The emotional riptide shakes Danny as he pursues every clue with clinical precision, even as his own life becomes a liability in the shadows where danger lives.
Full summary
The whole story of Live Wire, scene by scene
Live Wire Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Live Wire.
How Well Do You Know Live Wire?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
Who plays the bomb expert Danny O'Neill?
Cars in Live Wire
22 cars on screen, including the 1987 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine and the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL R107.
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1987 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine Important role -
1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL R107 Important role -
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL W126 Important role -
1984 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine Minor role
Live Wire Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “致命英雄” and “Hydrotoxin - Die Bombe tickt in Dir”.
- Also known as
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- 致命英雄
- Hydrotoxin - Die Bombe tickt in Dir
- Explosion immédiate
- Gyújtóhatás
- Hilo mortal
- I dinamitardi
- Exploze
- Провод под током
- Żywy Zapalnik
- פיצוץ חי
- O Detonador em Alta Voltagem
- 라이브 와이어
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- سیم زنده
- Fil mortal
- Жив детонатор
- Blind terror
- Дріт під напругою
- พยัคฆ์ร้ายหยุดนรก
- Çıplak Ateş
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Live Wire FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Live Wire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Live Wire?
Live Wire runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Live Wire released?
Live Wire was released on September 3, 1992.
Who directed Live Wire?
Live Wire was directed by Christian Duguay.
More films by Christian Duguay Who is in the cast of Live Wire?
Live Wire stars Vic Navarro as Bomb Squad, Philip Baker Hall as Senator Thyme and Norman Burton as Senator Victor, among 34 credited actors.
Does Live Wire have a post-credit scene?
No. Live Wire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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