Man on Wire
“1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.”
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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Man on Wire TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 29, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Marsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Petit
- Original Score
- J. Ralph, Michael Nyman
- Original Title
- Man on Wire
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Red Box Films, Discovery Films, BBC Storyville, UK Film Council, Wall to Wall
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Marsh
Philippe Petit
J. Ralph, Michael Nyman
Igor Martinović
Jinx Godfrey
Simon Chinn, Jonathan Hewes, Andrea Meditch, Nick Fraser
Department Leadership Roster
James Marsh
Director
Igor Martinović
Director of Photography
Simon Chinn
Producer
Jinx Godfrey
Editor
Philippe Petit
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man on Wire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man on Wire about?
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.
Who directed Man on Wire?
Man on Wire was directed by James Marsh.
Who stars in Man on Wire?
The principal cast of Man on Wire includes Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix, David Forman.
When was Man on Wire released and how long is it?
Man on Wire was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Man on Wire make at the box office?
Man on Wire grossed $3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Man on Wire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man on Wire was composed by J. Ralph, Michael Nyman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man on Wire?
Man on Wire holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).