About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
2008
Runtime
1h 34m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.4/10
Votes
968
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
EN
Cast
judge
1970s
juggler
based on true story
street artist
jail
fame
hiding
tower
tightrope
world trade center
notre dame cathedral
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Questions about Man on Wire
How long is Man on Wire?
Man on Wire has a runtime of 1h 34m (1 hour and 34 minutes).
Who directed Man on Wire?
Man on Wire was directed by James Marsh and released in 2008.
What genre is Man on Wire?
Man on Wire is a Documentary film (2008).
Who stars in Man on Wire?
The cast of Man on Wire includes Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix, David Forman.
What is the TMDB rating for Man on Wire?
Man on Wire has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 968 votes.
