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Man on Wire is a 2008 documentary film directed by James Marsh. The film chronicles Philippe Petit 's 1974 high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of New York's World Trade Center. It is based on Petit's 2002 book, To Reach the Clouds, released in paperback with the title Man on Wire.
- $5.3 million
- Simon Chinn
- £1.1 million (approx. $1.9 million)
- Philippe Petit (as himself)
Aug 29, 2008 · Watch the Oscar-winning film that captures the daring and illegal high-wire act between the Twin Towers in 1974. Learn about the artist's life, passions, and challenges through interviews, archival footage, and recreations.
- (58K)
- Documentary, Biography, Crime
- James Marsh
- 2008-08-29
Aug 4, 2008 · Watch how Philippe Petit, a French wire-walker, defied gravity and fear to perform his legendary act between the twin towers of the World Trade Center in 1974. The film combines archival footage, interviews and reenactments to tell his story and the challenges he faced.
Jan 22, 2008 · Watch the true story of how Philippe Petit walked on a tightrope between the World Trade Center's twin towers in 1974. The film combines historical footage, interviews and reenactments to show his daring and creative plan.
- (178)
- 94 min
Jul 25, 2008 · Watch how Philippe Petit pulled off his daring high-wire act between the World Trade Center towers in 1974. This film combines archival footage and re-enactments to tell the story of his planning, execution and legacy.
- (3.6K)
- James Marsh
- PG-13
- Documentary
A documentary about Philippe Petit's daring high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974. Learn how he planned, prepared, and executed his artistic crime of the century with the help of his friends and his girlfriend.
