Man on Wire
- Documentary
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.
Man on Wire is a documentary film that chronicles Philippe Petit's legendary 1974 tightrope walk between the twin towers of New York's World Trade Center. Released in 2008, this spellbinding film documents how the French daredevil illegally rigged a high wire 1,350 feet above Manhattan and performed for nearly an hour before his arrest. The film captures one of history's most audacious and unforgettable stunts.
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Philippe PetitHimself- Jean François HeckelHimself
- Jean-Louis BlondeauHimself
- Annie AllixHerself
- David FormanHimself
- Alan WelnerHimself
- Barry GreenhouseHimself
- Jim MooreHimself
Mark LewisHimself
Richard NixonSelf (archive footage)
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When was Man on Wire released?
Man on Wire was released on August 1, 2008.
What is Man on Wire about?
The documentary chronicles Philippe Petit's illegal tightrope walk across the World Trade Center twin towers on August 7, 1974, capturing how he rigged the wire and performed nearly an hour of stunts 1,350 feet above the Manhattan streets.
Where can I watch Man on Wire?
Man on Wire is available on various streaming platforms and digital rental services; availability may vary by region and change over time.
Is Man on Wire based on a true story?
Yes, Man on Wire documents the real events of Philippe Petit's World Trade Center tightrope walk in 1974, one of the most remarkable stunts in history.
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