Film
Man on Wire (2008)
1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.
Documentary· Directed by James Marsh· 94 min
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.
Connections
Top billing
- Philippe Petit as Himself
- Jean François Heckel as Himself
- Jean-Louis Blondeau as Himself
- Annie Allix as Herself
- David Forman as Himself