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The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

200510mMichael Sporn
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One of the most exciting and memorable stories in the history of the World Trade Towers is that of Philippe Petit, a French man who walked a tightrope between the massive monuments in 1974. Narrated by Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, this is an animated adaptation of the lyrical Caldecott Award-winning book by Mordecai Gerstein. Directed and animated by Michael Sporn, with music by Michael Bacon (of the Bacon Brothers).

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StuntTightropeWorld Trade CenterShort Film

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What is The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (2005) about?

One of the most exciting and memorable stories in the history of the World Trade Towers is that of Philippe Petit, a French man who walked a tightrope between the massive monuments in 1974. Narrated by Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, this is an animated adaptation of the lyrical Caldecott Award-winning book by Mordecai Gerstein. Directed and animated by Michael Sporn, with music by Michael Bacon…

Who stars in The Man Who Walked Between the Towers?

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers stars Jake Gyllenhaal (Narrator (voice)). The film was directed by Michael Sporn.

How long is The Man Who Walked Between the Towers?

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers has a runtime of 10 min and premiered in 2005.

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