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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. The title of the film is taken from the police report that ...
- $5.3 million
- Simon Chinn
- £1.1 million (approx. $1.9 million)
- Philippe Petit (as himself)
Aug 29, 2008 · Watch the Oscar-winning film about the French tightrope walker who dared to cross the Twin Towers in 1974. Learn about his previous and later walks, his passions, and his challenges in this thrilling and inspiring story.
- (58K)
- Documentary, Biography, Crime
- James Marsh
- 2008-08-29
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
Aug 4, 2008 · A documentary about the wire-walker who crossed between the World Trade Center towers in 1974, using actual and restaged footage, actors and scenes. Learn how he trained, planned and executed his daring feat, and how he faced the challenges and risks of his passion and art.
Jul 25, 2008 · Watch how Philippe Petit and his team pulled off the amazing feat of walking on a wire between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974. See the original footage, interviews and re-enactments of this daring artistic coup.
- (160)
- James Marsh
- PG-13
- UK Film Council
5 days ago · Watch the film that tells the story of how Philippe Petit illegally walked on a wire between the World Trade Center towers in 1974. Find out where to stream or rent Man on Wire online on various platforms and services.
- 90 min
A documentary about Philippe Petit's daring high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974. Learn about his preparation, challenges, and the impact of his artistic crime.
