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Critic William Thomas
rated 8

...scales giddy emotional heights, revealing a portrait of a man teetering on the brink, in more ways than one.

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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 10

I am afraid of heights. Now you know. That is one reason I was helplessly engrossed in "Man on Wire,"...

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Critic Noel Murray
rated 6

Marsh adds a repetitive, dreamy Michael Nyman score, giving Man On Wire a sort of Errol Morris-y aspect...

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Søren Langelund
rated 8

En på én gang original og formularisk kupfilm, hvor målet i stedet for ussel mammon er skønhed og udødelighed.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Cast & Crew

James Marsh
Director
Mark Lewis
Director
David Forman
As Himself
Philippe Petit
As Himself
David Forman
As Himself

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In 1974, French daredevil Philippe Petit made history by tightrope walking between New York's iconic World Trade Center twin towers, without permission or safety nets. This heart-stopping documentary takes you on a thrilling journey with Philippe as he recounts his daring adventure and the years of meticulous planning that led up to it. With breathtaking archival footage and captivating interviews, "Man on Wire" reveals the mind-boggling story behind what has been called "the artistic crime of the century." Get ready for an exhilarating experience that will leave you breathless and inspired!

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