Man on Wire (2008)

1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.

Man on Wire (2008) poster

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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: J. Ralph, Michael Nyman
Cinematography: Igor Martinović
Editing: Jinx Godfrey
Production: Red Box Films, Discovery Films, BBC Storyville, UK Film Council, Wall to Wall
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Français, English
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en

Keywords

judge, 1970s, juggler, street artist, jail, fame, hiding, tower, tightrope, world trade center, notre dame cathedral

Trailer

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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, David Forman, Alan Welner.
How long is Man on Wire?
Man on Wire has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Man on Wire?
Man on Wire is a Documentary film.
How much did Man on Wire gross?
Man on Wire grossed $3M worldwide.
Where was Man on Wire produced?
Man on Wire was produced in United Kingdom.