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Man on Wire (2008)

Movie ★ 7.4 94 min

Documentary

On August 7th 1974, French tightrope walker Philippe Petit stepped out on a high wire, illegally rigged between New York's World Trade Center twin towers, then the world's tallest buildings. After nearly an hour of performing on the wire, 1,350 feet above the sidewalks of Manhattan, he was arrested. This fun and spellbinding documentary chronicles Philippe Petit's "highest" achievement.

James Marsh Director Philippe Petit Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 1, 2008
Runtime
94 min
Rating
PG-13
Box office
$3.0M
IMDb
tt1155592
Language
,
Studio
Red Box Films, Discovery Films, ,

Themes

Cast

Philippe Petit Philippe Petit Himself Jean François Heckel Himself Jean-Louis Blondeau Himself Annie Allix Herself David Forman Himself Alan Welner Himself Barry Greenhouse Himself Jim Moore Himself Mark Lewis Mark Lewis Himself Richard Nixon Richard Nixon Self (archive footage)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Man on Wire about?
On August 7th 1974, French tightrope walker Philippe Petit stepped out on a high wire, illegally rigged between New York's World Trade Center twin towers, then the world's tallest buildings. After nearly an hour of performing on the wire, 1,350 feet above the sidewalks of Manhattan, he was arrested. This fun and spellbinding documentary chronicles Philippe Petit's "highest" achievement.
Who directed Man on Wire?
Man on Wire was directed by James Marsh.
Who stars in Man on Wire?
Man on Wire stars Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix.
When was Man on Wire released?
Man on Wire is a 2008 documentary film.
Where can I watch Man on Wire?
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