Live Wires
1946, English. Directed by Phil Karlson.
They'll Short-Circuit Your Funnybone!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 12 January 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tim Ryan, Josef Mischel, Dore Schary
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Live Wires: quick answers
What comes after Live Wires?
Next in the series: In Fast Company (1946), Bowery Bombshell (1946), and Spook Busters (1946).
Is Live Wires worth watching?
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How long is Live Wires?
Live Wires runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Does Live Wires have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Live Wires. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Live Wires parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Live Wires is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Live Wires on?
Live Wires isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Live Wires?
If you liked Live Wires, try LaRoy, Texas, The Glass Key, Wrong Cops.
Who directed Live Wires?
Live Wires (1946) was directed by Phil Karlson and stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Mike Mazurki.