Man on Wire
1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Man on Wire
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2008-08-01
- Runtime: 94 minutes
- Rating: 7.364/10 (896 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $2,957,978
- Production Companies: Red Box Films, Discovery Films, BBC Storyville, UK Film Council, Wall to Wall
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.1133
- Languages: French, English
Cast & Crew
Philippe Petit
as Himself
Jean François Heckel
as Himself
Jean-Louis Blondeau
as Himself
Annie Allix
as Herself
David Forman
as Himself
Alan Welner
as Himself
Barry Greenhouse
as Himself
Jim Moore
as Himself
Mark Lewis
as Himself
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Trailers & Clips
Man on Wire Trailer
Man On Wire - Official UK Trailer (2008)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Man on Wire?▼
Man on Wire is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2008-08-01.
Who are the main actors in Man on Wire?▼
The main cast includes Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix, David Forman, .
Where can I watch Man on Wire online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Man on Wire is available.
Is Man on Wire based on a true story?▼
1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.
What is the IMDb rating of Man on Wire?▼
Man on Wire has an IMDb rating of 7.364/10 based on 896 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Man on Wire?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $2,957,978 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Man on Wire?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Red Box Films, Discovery Films, BBC Storyville, UK Film Council, Wall to Wall. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Man on Wire filmed?▼
Man on Wire was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Man on Wire?▼
The total runtime of Man on Wire is 94 minutes.
Is Man on Wire suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Man on Wire?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Man on Wire.
Does Man on Wire have a post-credit scene?▼
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