Tapping the Wire (2007): Cast
Tapping the Wire is a 2007 documentary directed by Steven Hore, starring Charlie Brooker, Idris Elba and Aidan Gillen. It runs 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 25 min
- Director
- Steven Hore
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Zeppotron
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tapping the Wire About?
The premise of Tapping the Wire without spoilers.
Long-time Wire fan Charlie Brooker travels to the gritty streets of Baltimore, sitting down with the series’ cast and crew. Through on‑location interviews he probes the show’s writing, characters and unflinching portrayal of the city, aiming to reveal why many consider The Wire the finest police drama ever made.
Tapping the Wire Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- baltimore maryland
Tapping the Wire Cast
Charlie Brooker leads the cast, with Idris Elba and Aidan Gillen. Directed by Steven Hore; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Steven Hore
- Charlie Brooker as themselves
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Idris Elba as themselves -
Aidan Gillen as themselves -
Dominic West as themselves
Also Starring in Tapping the Wire
· 18 more- Clarke Peters Themselves
- Frankie Faison Themselves
- Lance Reddick Themselves
- Peter Serafinowicz Themselves
- Wendell Pierce Themselves
- Amy Ryan Themselves
- Pablo Schreiber Themselves
- John Doman Themselves
- Andre Royo Themselves
- Sonja Sohn Themselves
- Alexei Sayle Themselves
- Seth Gilliam Themselves
- Jamie Hector Themselves
- Felicia Pearson Themselves
- David Simon Themselves
- Graham Linehan Themselves
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- Deirdre Lovejoy Themselves
- Nick Hornby Themselves
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Movies Like Tapping the Wire
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including It Came from… Baltimore!!, Under The Wire and Man on Wire.
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It Came from… Baltimore!! 2005 -
Under The Wire 2018 -
Man on Wire 2008 -
About Tap 1985 -
Copwatch 2017 -
WBCN and the American Revolution 2019 -
Rat Film 2017 -
Catching Out 2003 -
No Maps on My Taps 1979 -
Batman Tech 2008 -
Louis Theroux: Law and Disorder in Philadelphia 2008 -
Tunnel Vision: An Unauthorized BART Ride 2023
Tapping the Wire FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tapping the Wire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tapping the Wire?
Tapping the Wire runs 25 minutes.
When was Tapping the Wire released?
Tapping the Wire was released on July 1, 2007.
Who directed Tapping the Wire?
Tapping the Wire was directed by Steven Hore.
Who is in the cast of Tapping the Wire?
Tapping the Wire stars Charlie Brooker, Idris Elba and Aidan Gillen, among 22 credited actors.
Does Tapping the Wire have a post-credit scene?
No. Tapping the Wire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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