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Life on the Line
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Life on the Line

2016-11-18 · 97 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Action · Thriller

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 TravoltaJohn TravoltaBeau Ginner
Kate BosworthKate BosworthBailey Ginner
Devon SawaDevon SawaDuncan
Julie BenzJulie BenzCarline
Ryan RobbinsRyan RobbinsEugene
Matt BellefleurMatt BellefleurRon
Gil BellowsGil BellowsPok' Chop
Reese AlexanderReese AlexanderRussell
Stuart StoneStuart StoneHunter
Sharon StoneSharon StoneDuncan's Mama
Ty OlssonTy OlssonDanny Ginner
Louis FerreiraLouis FerreiraMr. Fontaine
Sidney GriggYoung Bailey
Emilie UllerupEmilie UllerupBecky Ginner
Lydia StyslingerLydia StyslingerElly
Christian Michael CooperChristian Michael CooperDillon
Jim ShieldJim ShieldNorm
Angelina LyubomirovaAngelina LyubomirovaAlicia
Brenda MatthewsBrenda MatthewsNeighbor
Michael AdamthwaiteMichael AdamthwaiteBiker

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