Man on WireOverview and Synopsis

  • Man on Wire
  • Opened July 25, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 30 min.
  • PG-13
    some sexuality and nudity, and drug references
  • On August 7th 1974, a young Frenchman named Philippe Petit stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between New York's twin towers, then the world’s tallest buildings. After nearly an hour dancing on the wire, he was arrested, taken for psychological Read More
  • Cast: Philippe Petit
  • Director: James Marsh
  • Genres: Biography, Law & Crime, Culture & Society, Performance Art

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  • Definitely this year's Best Documentary!
    by s2art

    A very good documentary film, though I'm not big on most documentaries. It's truly astounding when you see him right in the middle of the towers, almost like he's floating on air. I highly recommend...Read More

  • MAN ON A WIRE ~ Enthralling, Exhilerating Documentary!!!
    by lugubriousthespian

    Phillipe Petit's unbelievable dream to infiltrate the World Trade Center and tightrope walk between the Twin Towers is so inconceivable by today's heightened security measures, it makes this...Read More

  • not that good
    by glxy2

    it was stupid and slow...Read More

  • Captivating
    by r.m.parker

    Wonderfully constructed - the balance between original footage shot during the planning of the event and present-day interviews was perfect, presenting the events that led to this amazing stunt in a...Read More

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  • "...an adventure tale that astonishes in every respect." Variety

    - Robert Koehler

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