The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

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).

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
10 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
10 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Apr 23, 2005
Season
2005
Average Score
70%
Mean Score
70%
Ratings
13
Popularity
13
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Weston Woods Studios
Genres
Animation, Family
Country
United States

Tags

stunt50%tightrope50%world trade center50%short film50%

Description

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).

Immersion

Japanese

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Staff

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