Man on Wire
movie
1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.
Released August 01, 2008
Genres:
Overview
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.
Runtime
1h 34m
Revenue
$2,957,978
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
Man on Wire
Status
Released
Production Countries
- United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
- Français (French)
- English
Production Companies
- no logo available
Red Box Films
United States
- no logo available
Discovery Films
United States
BBC Storyville
United States
UK Film Council
United States
