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Man on Wire (2008)

1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.

  • Aug 1, 2008
  • 1h 34m
  • PG-13

7.4/10

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1,011 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Man on Wire is a 2008 documentary film directed by James Marsh. Its leading cast includes Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel and Jean-Louis Blondeau. It runs for 1 hour 34 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 34 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG-13
Language
English
Audience signal
7.4/10 from 1,011 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Man on Wire Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Philippe Petit Himself
  • Jean François Heckel Himself
  • Jean-Louis Blondeau Himself
  • Annie Allix Herself
  • David Forman Himself
  • Alan Welner Himself
  • Barry Greenhouse Himself
  • Jim Moore Himself
  • Mark Lewis Himself
  • Richard Nixon Self (archive footage)

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