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Man on Wire

PG-131h 34m2008James Marsh
IMDb: 7.7/10Rotten: 100%Metacritic: 89/100
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"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.

DocumentaryBiographyCrime
Judge1970sJugglerBased On True StoryStreet ArtistJailFameHidingTowerTightrope

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Frequently asked questions

What is Man on Wire (2008) about?

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.

Who stars in Man on Wire?

Man on Wire stars Philippe Petit (Himself), Jean François Heckel (Himself), Jean-Louis Blondeau (Himself), Annie Allix (Herself), David Forman (Himself). The film was directed by James Marsh.

How long is Man on Wire?

Man on Wire has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated PG-13.

Is Man on Wire worth watching?

Man on Wire holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Documentary, Biography, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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