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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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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Man on Wire online?
- You can stream Man on Wire on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Man on Wire come out?
- Man on Wire was released in 2008.
- What genre is Man on Wire?
- Man on Wire is a documentary film.
- How long is Man on Wire?
- Man on Wire runs about 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- Who stars in Man on Wire?
- Man on Wire stars Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, and Annie Allix.
- How is Man on Wire rated?
- Man on Wire currently scores 7.4 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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