7.4Man on Wire · 2008
Man on Wire (2008) is a Documentary film directed by James Marsh, starring Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau.
Documentary
7.4Overview
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.
Cast
Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix, David Forman, Alan Welner, Barry Greenhouse, Jim Moore
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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.
When was "Man on Wire" released?
Man on Wire was released in 2008.
Who stars in "Man on Wire"?
The cast includes Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix.
