The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (2005)

04/23/2005 (US) • 10m

Animation

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).

Top Billed Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal

Narrator (voice)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

stunt

tightrope

world trade center

short film

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