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Under Pressure

Under Pressure

Everyone has a breaking point

19975.41h 28m

Overview

When decorated firefighter Lyle Wilder is restrained from seeing his wife and child after abuse allegations, he turns his attention to his neighbours. During a heatwave, what starts as a neighbourly feud turns into outright assault.

Directed by Craig R. Baxley
Written by Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh
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Top Cast

Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen

Lyle Wilder

Mare Winningham

Mare Winningham

Catherine Braverton

David Andrews

David Andrews

Reese Braverton

Noah Fleiss

Noah Fleiss

Zach Braverton

Chelsea Russo

Chelsea Russo

Marcie Braverton

John Ratzenberger

John Ratzenberger

Al Calavito

Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn Lewis

Sandy Tierra

Keone Young

Keone Young

Ron the Repairman

Reggie Jackson

Reggie Jackson

Reggie Jackson

David Hewlett

David Hewlett

Andrew

Themes & Keywords

hostagerussian roulettefirefighter

About Under Pressure

Under Pressure is a drama, thriller film released in 1997 exploring themes of hostage, russian roulette, firefighter. Directed by Craig R. Baxley, it stars Charlie Sheen, Mare Winningham, David Andrews. When decorated firefighter Lyle Wilder is restrained from seeing his wife and child after abuse allegations, he turns his attention to his neighbours. During a heatwave, what starts as a neighbourly feud turns into outright assault.

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