Movie Description
Man on Wire
(2008)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : James Marsh
- Producer : Simon Chinn
- Writer : Philippe Petit
- Editor : Jinx Godfrey
- Cast : Philippe Petit,Jean François Heckel,Jean-Louis Blondeau,Annie Allix,David Forman,Alan Welner,Barry Greenhouse,Jim Moore,Mark Lewis,Richard Nixon
Cast
Himself
Himself
Himself
Herself
Himself
Himself
Himself
Himself
Himself
Self (archive footage)
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Facts
Original TitleMan on Wire
Status Released
Release Information
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2008-08-01
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 34m
Revenue₹ 2957978
Homepagehttp://www.manonwire.com/
Production CompaniesRed Box Films,Discovery Films,BBC Storyville,UK Film Council,Wall to Wall
Genres
- Documentary
