Man on Wire(2008)
“1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.”
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.
Director
James Marsh
Studio
Red Box Films
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Philippe Petit
as Himself
Jean François Heckel
as Himself
Jean-Louis Blondeau
as Himself
Annie Allix
as Herself
David Forman
as Himself
Alan Welner
as Himself
Barry Greenhouse
as Himself
Jim Moore
as Himself
Mark Lewis
as Himself
Richard Nixon
as Self (archive footage)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Red Box Films • Discovery Films • BBC Storyville
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Man on Wire?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Man on Wire (2008).
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 and released in 2008. It is a documentary film.
How long is Man on Wire?▼
Man on Wire has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in Man on Wire?▼
The cast of Man on Wire includes Philippe Petit as Himself, Jean François Heckel as Himself, Jean-Louis Blondeau as Himself, Annie Allix as Herself, David Forman as Himself and more.
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