Man on Wire

Man on Wire (2008)

1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.

Documentary

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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  • Release Date: 2008-08-01
  • Runtime: 1h 34min
  • Director: James Marsh

Where to Watch Man on Wire Online

You can now watch Man on Wire online on the following streaming services in the United States.

    • Trailer

    Cast

    • Philippe Petit

      Himself

    • Jean François Heckel

      Himself

    • Jean-Louis Blondeau

      Himself

    • Annie Allix

      Herself

    • David Forman

      Himself

    • Alan Welner

      Himself

    • Barry Greenhouse

      Himself

    • Jim Moore

      Himself

    • Mark Lewis

      Himself

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