Man on Wire
1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.
Release Date: 2008-08-01
Runtime: 94 mins
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.
Details
Runtime
94 minutes
Release Date
2008-08-01
Budget
$0
Box Office Earnings
$2,957,978
Production Companies
Red Box Films, Discovery Films, BBC Storyville, UK Film Council, Wall to Wall,
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - DOCUMENTARY (FEATURE)
Year:
2009
Status:
🏆 Won
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What is the runtime of the Man on Wire ?
The movie is approximately 94 minutes long.
What is the Man on Wire's release date?
2008-08-01 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the Man on Wire?
The movie belongs to the Documentary genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who directed Man on Wire?
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What is the Man on Wire's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $0 .
How much did Man on Wire movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $2,957,978 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the Man on Wire movie?
Major production companies include Red Box Films Discovery Films BBC Storyville UK Film Council Wall to Wall .
