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Overview
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1 August 2008 (UK) moreTagline:
1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.Plot:
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." | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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3 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Oscar Brief: Many Predicting Oscar Will Go Slumming (From Rope Of Silicon. 30 November 2008, 11:29 PM, PST)
Full Winners List of British Independent Film Awards 2008
(From Aceshowbiz. 30 November 2008, 8:46 PM, PST)
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Outstanding psychological journey moreUS Showtimes:
(register to personalize)Cast
(Credited cast) | Philippe Petit | ... | Himself |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Annie Allix | ... | Herself |
| Jean-Louis Blondeau | ... | Himself |
| Ardis Campbell | ... | Annie |
| David Demato | ... | Jean Louis |
| David Forman | ... | Himself |
 | David Roland Frank | ... | Alan (as David Frank) |
| Barry Greenhouse | ... | Himself |
| Aaron Haskell | ... | Jean Francois |
| Jean François Heckel | ... | Himself |
| Paul McGill | ... | Philippe Petit |
| Jim Moore | ... | Himself |
| Joel Ney | ... | 1970s Police Officer #1 |
| Alan Welner | ... | Himself |
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Rated PG-13 for some sexuality and nudity, and drug references.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
USA:90 min (Sundance Film Festival) | USA:94 minColour:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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USA:PG-13 | Ireland:12A | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (British Columbia/Ontario) | Australia:PG | UK:12MOVIEmeter: 
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After Philippe Petit and his compatriots are taken into custody, they are processed by the police. The phrase "MAN ON WIRE" is entered on one of the forms used to document the incident. moreFAQ
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For me, this is what cinema is all about, and this film is striking in that it encapsulates so much in a documentary. Man On Wire has more suspense, thrills, wonder, imagination, human spirit and inspiration than any other film I have seen in recent years. The music, composition and photography, structure and editing are all superb. Some of the shots are simply breathtaking. Some scenes in the film are incredibly atmospheric, and they will be forever burned in your mind. The film captures a human sense of achievement, drive and determination better than any other film I know. Heres the ultimate proof of this films power - the audience didn't shift until a good couple of minutes into the credits.