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"Man on Wire" quotes

Man on Wire poster
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".

Director: James Marsh
Writer: Philippe Petit
Production: N/A
Genre: documentary, biography, crime
Year: 2008
MetaScore: 89/100
ImdbRating: 7.7
BoxOffice: $2,962,242
Released: 29 Aug 2008
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 46 wins & 13 nominations total

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When I saw them on the roof I was so happy - Man on Wire 00:17 When I saw them on the roof I was so happy And slowly I thought OK its impossible Thats sure So lets start working - Man on Wire 00:07 And slowly I thought OK its impossible Thats sure So lets... If I die what a beautiful death - Man on Wire 00:05 If I die what a beautiful death And Philippe observed very carefully - Man on Wire 00:52 And Philippe observed very carefully I never doubted Philippes talent his prowess on the wire - Man on Wire 00:22 I never doubted Philippes talent his prowess on the wire The fact that I didnt speak French - Man on Wire 00:11 The fact that I didnt speak French As a child I loved to climb everywhere - Man on Wire 00:22 As a child I loved to climb everywhere

Cast

Self - Philippe Petit
Self - Jean François Heckel
Self - Jean-Louis Blondeau
Self - Annie Allix
Self - David Forman
All Cast