Man on Wire (2008)
Movie 1h 34m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
Released in 2008, Man on Wire is a documentary movie. It is directed by James Marsh. The cast includes Richard Nixon, Philippe Petit and Jean François Heckel. The running time is 1h 34m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- James MarshDirector
- Richard Nixonas Self (archive footage)
- Philippe Petitas Himself
- Jean François Heckelas Himself
- Jean-Louis Blondeauas Himself
- Annie Allixas Herself
- David Formanas Himself
- Alan Welneras Himself
- Barry Greenhouseas Himself
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Questions about Man on Wire
- What genre is Man on Wire?
- Man on Wire is categorised as Documentary.
- Who stars in Man on Wire?
- Richard Nixon, Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Man on Wire?
- James Marsh directed Man on Wire.
- How long is Man on Wire?
- Man on Wire runs for 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- Is Man on Wire worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Man on Wire?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
