The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

Nan
0h 10m
2005
6.8 /10 (12)

Overview

One of the most exciting and memorable stories in the history of the World Trade Towers is that of Philippe Petit, a French man who walked a tightrope between the massive monuments in 1974. Narrated by Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, this is an animated adaptation of the lyrical Caldecott Award-winning book by Mordecai Gerstein. Directed and animated by Michael Sporn, with music by Michael Bacon (of the Bacon Brothers).

Country : United States of America
Genre : Animation
Languages : English
Released Date: 2005-04-23

Top Billed Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal

Narrator (voice)

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