Man on Wire
"1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century."
Originally released in 2008. Man on Wire is a documentary film. directed by James Marsh.
Starring Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, and Jean-Louis Blondeau
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (930 votes)
Box Office
$3M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $2,957,978
Production Companies
- Red Box Films
- Discovery Films
- BBC Storyville
- UK Film Council
- Wall to Wall
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Man on Wire about?
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 ...
Who directed Man on Wire?
Man on Wire was directed by James Marsh.
How long is Man on Wire?
Man on Wire has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Man on Wire released?
Man on Wire was released on August 1, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Man on Wire?
The main cast of Man on Wire includes Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix, David Forman.
Is Man on Wire worth watching?
Man on Wire has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 930 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.