

Life on the Line
2016-11-18 · 97 min · ★ 5.8
As a huge electrical storm sweeps towards Texas, lineman Beau Ginner is haunted by memories of his brother's death by lightning years earlier. Since that tragic day, he has raised his niece Bailey and risen to foreman of a lineman team. However, there is friction when Bailey's on-off boyfriend Duncan joins the crew, while another new recruit is hiding PTSD symptoms. Beau and his team are soon putting their lives at risk in a race to replace miles of power cables to keep the electrical grid running before the deadly lightning storm strikes. Based on a true story; this film is a tribute to the heroes who risk it all to keep us safe.
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- Directors
- David Hackl
- Production companies
- Lionsgate Premiere, Marro Films, Voltage Pictures, Grindstone Entertainment Group, Elite Film Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
John TravoltaBeau Ginner
Kate BosworthBailey Ginner
Devon SawaDuncan
Julie BenzCarline
Ryan RobbinsEugene
Matt BellefleurRon
Gil BellowsPok' Chop
Reese AlexanderRussell
Stuart StoneHunter
Sharon StoneDuncan's Mama
Ty OlssonDanny Ginner
Louis FerreiraMr. Fontaine
Emilie UllerupBecky Ginner
Lydia StyslingerElly
Christian Michael CooperDillon
Jim ShieldNorm
Angelina LyubomirovaAlicia
Brenda MatthewsNeighbor
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