Man on Wire is a 2008 documentary film directed by James Marsh. The film chronicles Philippe Petit's 1974 high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of New York's World Trade Center. It is based on Petit's 2002 book, To Reach the Clouds, released in paperback with the title Man on Wire. The title of the film is taken from the police report that led to the arrest of Petit, whose performance lasted for almost an hour. The film is crafted like a heist film, presenting rare footage of the preparations for the event and still photographs of the walk, alongside re-enactments and present-day interviews with the participants, including Barry Greenhouse, an insurance executive who served as the inside man.
Man on Wire (2008)
Directed by James Marsh
Genres - Biography, Crime, Documentary, History, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Biographical Film, Historical Film |
Release Date - Jul 12, 2008 |
Run Time - 94 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - PG-13
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Movie Info
Box Office
$5,258,569
Tags
1970s, British, Cult, Fame, Hiding, Jail, Judge, Juggler, Manhattan, New York, New York City, Notre Dame Cathedral, Passion, Street Artist, Tightrope, Tower, World Trade Center
Attributes
Narrative Location: France
Subject: tightrope walker
Subject: tightrope walker
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