About this release
On August 7th 1974, a Frenchman named Philippe Petit stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between New York World Trade Center's twin towers. After nearly an hour on the wire, he was arrested and taken for psychological evaluation. This documentary incorporates Petit's footage to show the numerous extraordinary challenges he faced in completing the artistic crime of the century.
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Disc 1
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Man on Wire (2008)
94 min
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.
Credits
Director
James Marsh
Writer
Philippe Petit
Cast
Philippe Petitas Himself
Jean François Heckelas Himself
Jean-Louis Blondeauas Himself
Annie Allixas Herself
David Formanas Himself
Alan Welneras Himself
Barry Greenhouseas Himself
Jim Mooreas Himself
Mark Lewisas Himself
Richard Nixonas Self (archive footage)
Cinematographer
Igor Martinović
Editor
Jinx Godfrey
Producer
Simon Chinn
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 9, 2026