Man on Wire

Man on Wire

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.

Release Date: 2008-08-01

Rating: 7.383 votes(823)


Man on Wire : Trailer

Man on Wire : Storyline

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.

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

Genres: Documentary|

Man on Wire : Details

Release Date: 2008-08-01

Movie Revenue: $2957978

Movie Runtime: 94

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