Man on Wire
1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.
7.4
991 votes
2008
1h 34m
Documentary
Overview
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.
Directed by James Marsh
Top cast
Details
Status
Released
Release date
August 1, 2008
Budget
—
Revenue
$3M
Language
English, French
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