Man on Wire
“1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.”
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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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Stream Man on Wire online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated documentary movie originally produced in English and released in 2008, it's earned a solid 7.4/10 from 964 viewers worldwide.
About Man on Wire
“1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.”
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. Running 94 minutes.
Man on Wire Cast and Characters
The cast features Philippe Petit (as Himself), Jean François Heckel (as Himself), Jean-Louis Blondeau (as Himself), Annie Allix (as Herself), and David Forman (as Himself). Their performances are a major reason Man on Wire has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Man on Wire NowWhy People Are Watching Man on Wire
Man on Wire flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Man on Wire online for free?
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How long is Man on Wire?
Man on Wire runs for 94 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is Man on Wire good? What's the rating?
Man on Wire holds a 7.4/10 rating based on 964 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Man on Wire?
The main cast includes Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, and Annie Allix, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Man on Wire available in English?
Yes — Man on Wire was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Man on Wire released?
Man on Wire was released in 2008.
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What is Man on Wire about?
Man on Wire is a Documentary English-language film. 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.
When was Man on Wire released?
Man on Wire was released on August 1, 2008. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. The film was produced by Red Box Films.
Who stars in Man on Wire?
Man on Wire stars Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau and Annie Allix. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Man on Wire available in HD?
Yes, Man on Wire is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.