Man on Wire
2008-08-01
.94 min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
2008-08-01
Runtime
94 min
Budget
$0
Revenue
$2,957,978
Language
Français
Status
Released
Genre
Production
Red Box Films, Discovery Films, BBC Storyville, UK Film Council, Wall to Wall
Directors
Producers
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