Live Wires (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1946, Live Wires is an action and thriller film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 65 minutes. “They'll Short-Circuit Your Funnybone!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Live Wires stars Leo Gorcey as Terrence 'Slip' Mahoney, Huntz Hall as 'Sach' Jones, Mike Mazurki as Patsy 'Pat' Clark and Bobby Jordan as Bobby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Live Wires has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Live Wires page.
If you liked it. Fans of Live Wires tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Live Wires (1946)?
- In US, Live Wires is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Live Wires worth watching?
- Live Wires holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Live Wires?
- Live Wires stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Mike Mazurki, Bobby Jordan and William Benedict.