On the Wire
On the Wire
1990, English. Directed by Elaine Proctor.
A dark and challenging drama set in South Africa during the Apartheid regime.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 31 December 1990
- Written by
- Elaine Proctor
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On the Wire runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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On the Wire isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 December 1990. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like On the Wire?
If you liked On the Wire, try Hounddog, Bastard Out of Carolina, The Safety of Objects.
Who directed On the Wire?
On the Wire (1990) was directed by Elaine Proctor and stars Aletta Bezuidenhout, Michael O'Brien.