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Man on Wire (2008) 7.9
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7.9/10 from 22,884 users
Metascore: 89/100
Reviews: 111 user | 183 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com A look at tightrope walker Philippe Petit's daring, but illegal, high-wire routine performed between New York City's World Trade Center's twin towers in 1974, what some consider, "the artistic crime of the century." Director:James MarshWriter:Philippe Petit (book) |
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Cast
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Jean François Heckel | ... |
Himself
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Jean-Louis Blondeau | ... |
Himself
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Annie Allix | ... |
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David Forman | ... |
Himself
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Alan Welner | ... |
Himself
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Mark Lewis | ... |
Himself
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Barry Greenhouse | ... |
Himself
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Jim Moore | ... |
Himself
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Guy F. Tozzoli | ... |
Himself
(as Guy Tozzoli)
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Philippe - Drama Reconstructions
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David Demato | ... |
Jean-Louis - Drama Reconstructions
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Ardis Campbell | ... |
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Aaron Haskell | ... |
Jean-François - Drama Reconstructions
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Shawn Dempewolff-Barrett | ... |
David - Drama Reconstructions
(as Shawn Dempewolff)
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
On August 7, 1974, Philippe Petit, a French wire walker, juggler, and street performer days shy of his 25th birthday, spent 45 minutes walking, dancing, kneeling, and lying on a wire he and friends strung between the rooftops of the Twin Towers. Uses contemporary interviews, archival footage, and recreations to tell the story of his previous walks between towers of Notre Dame and of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, his passions and friendships, and the details of the night before the walk: getting cable into the towers, hiding from guards, and mounting the wire. It ends with observations of the profound changes the walk's success brought to Philippe and those closest to him. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
Taglines:
1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some sexuality and nudity, and drug references | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
1 August 2008 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Man on Wire - Der Drahtseilakt See more »Box Office
Budget:
£1,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£98,508 (UK) (1 August 2008)Gross:
$2,957,978 (USA) (27 February 2009)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Written by Michael Nyman
Performed by The Michael Nyman Band
Published by Chester Music Limited
Courtesy of MN Records Ltd.
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The helicopter reporter heard describing the tightwire walk (at 1:20:50 on the DVD) is Neil Bush, traffic helicopter pilot/reporter for WCBS NewsRadio88. See more »Goofs
In the reenaction of Philippe Petit and his friend hiding from the night watchman at the WTC, a box on the floor has a present-day USPS logo. See more »Quotes
Mark Lewis: I never doubted Philippe's talent, his prowess on the wire. It was the unforeseen things that really worried me. You know, America's a very litigious society... you know, involuntary manslaughter, assisted suicide... I didn't want to be liable for the death of a friend.See more »
Soundtracks
"Dreams Of A Journey"Written by Michael Nyman
Performed by The Michael Nyman Band
Published by Chester Music Limited
Courtesy of MN Records Ltd.
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I too saw this at the Waterfront Film Festival, and wow, what an experience.
It is hard to put into words just how good this film is, and on just how many levels it works. It is intensely fun, good-natured, laugh-out-loud funny at times, poignant and heart-wrenching at others. The images, not just of the central feat, but of many of Philippe Petit's performances are arresting and jaw-droppingly beautiful. Each of the supporting characters is colorful and entertaining in his or her own way, but none more so than Petit himself, who is so instantly likable that it is hard not to get immediately drawn in to this fascinating tale.
Even with this description, I am not doing the film justice. I have not seen a film this good in years. If you have a chance (I believe it is scheduled for release in August), GO SEE THIS MOVIE.