Where to Watch in
Free
Plot
In the tense world of 1950s America, Jim Vaus Jr., a brilliant electronics expert serving in the U.S. Army, finds himself entangled in a web of deceit. After a clandestine misuse of government equipment, Jim is handed a silent stockade sentence. He cloaks his punishment under the guise of an overseas mission, keeping his devoted fiancée, Alice, blissfully unaware of his transgressions. Upon his discharge, the couple marries, and Jim, eager to start afresh, establishes an electrical engineering firm.
However, soon the allure of danger entices Jim as he spirals into the underworld, succumbing to the machinations of the ruthless mobster Charles Rumsden. As he becomes an indispensable asset to the mob, Jim navigates through a labyrinth of corruption—unraveling wiretaps, crafting intricate alarm systems, and even defusing a ticking time bomb to save a gangster's life.
The pressure mounts when Tony, a fellow gang member, convinces Jim to construct a device designed to intercept and delay race results, facilitating profitable post-race bets. The stakes escalate dangerously after Tony's brutal demise at the hands of a mob comrade, compelling Alice to implore Jim to abandon his illicit activities.
In a desperate bid to reclaim his morality, Jim attends a tent meeting led by the charismatic evangelist Billy Graham. Profoundly moved by Graham's stirring sermon, Jim finds the strength to renounce his criminal past, thereby setting the stage for an unexpected transformation. This compelling tale of redemption serves as a testament to the power of faith, even in the darkest corners of life.
Where to watch Wiretapper?
Wiretapper is a crime movie featuring Bill Williams and directed by Dick Ross.
Wiretapper is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV.