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Man on Wire
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Man on Wire (2008)7.8 /10

PG-13 (US) · UK, USA · English, French · 94 min · Aug 29, 2008 · More  
Directed by:  James Marsh
Written by:  Philippe Petit

Storyline:  On August 7, 1974, French tightrope walker Philippe Petit walked across a wire stretched illegally between the twin towers of New York’s World Trade Center, then the tallest buildings in the world. Suspended 1,350 feet above Manhattan, he performed for nearly an hour before being arrested. This captivating documentary tells the story of his daring feat.

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