Man on Wire


Synopsis

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 evaluation, and brought to jail before he was finally released. James Marsh’s documentary brings Petit’s extraordinary adventure to life through the testimony of Philippe himself, and some of the co-conspirators who helped him create the unique and magnificent spectacle that became known as “the artistic crime of the century.”

Theatrical Release Date

Friday, August 08, 2008
Original Languages: English/French
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Running Time: 94 min.
Year: 2008

Credits

CAST
Philippe Petit
DIRECTED BY
James Marsh

Trailer


PHOTOS

Philippe Petit in MAN ON WIRE. Photo courtesy of Mongrel Media.
Philippe Petit in MAN ON WIRE. Photo courtesy of Mongrel Media.
Philippe Petit in MAN ON WIRE. Photo courtesy of Mongrel Media.
Philippe Petit in MAN ON WIRE. Photo courtesy of Mongrel Media.
Philippe Petit in MAN ON WIRE. Photo courtesy of Mongrel Media.
Director James Marsh. Photo courtesy of Mongrel Media.