Wiretapper
“The true-life drama of the man who kept the Gangsters, the Gamblers and the Bookies always one step ahead of the law - until the moment when he tapped in on a direct line to God!”
Synopsis
A cash-strapped electrical engineer with a criminal past vows to go straight when he marries his longtime girlfriend, but he has second thoughts when the mob offers big money for his wiretapping services.
Top Cast
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Bill Williams
James Arthur Vaus, Jr.
Georgia Lee
Alice Rosealba Vaus
Douglas Kennedy
Charles Rumsden
Richard Benedict
Romato
Stanley Clements
Tony
Paul Picerni
Herbie
Ric Roman
Nick Castro
Steve Conte
Henchman
Phil Tead
Mr. Wiggins
Howard Wendell
Prison Chaplain
Melinda Casey
Helen Park - Kid Sister (as Melinda Plowman)
Dorothy Kennedy
Alice's Mother
Art Gilmore
Narrator (voice)
Barbara Hudson
Nurse
Evangeline Carmichael
Singer of Sacred Song
Martin Benedict
Boy (uncredited)
Nick Benedict
(uncredited)
Billy Graham
Himself (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- John O'Dea
- Original Score
- Ralph Carmichael
- Original Title
- Wiretapper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- World Wide Pictures (WWP)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Ross
John O'Dea, Billy Graham, Jim Vaus Jr.
Ralph Carmichael
Ralph Woolsey
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Ross
Director
John O'Dea
Screenplay
Billy Graham
Writer
Ralph Carmichael
Original Music Composer
Ralph Woolsey
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wiretapper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wiretapper about?
A cash-strapped electrical engineer with a criminal past vows to go straight when he marries his longtime girlfriend, but he has second thoughts when the mob offers big money for his wiretapping services.
Who directed Wiretapper?
Wiretapper was directed by Dick Ross.
Who stars in Wiretapper?
The principal cast of Wiretapper includes Bill Williams, Georgia Lee, Douglas Kennedy, Richard Benedict, Stanley Clements.
When was Wiretapper released and how long is it?
Wiretapper was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Wiretapper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wiretapper was composed by Ralph Carmichael.
Is Wiretapper based on a book or true story?
Wiretapper is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jim Vaus Jr.".