The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
Genres
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).
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
10 min
Release Date
2005-04-23
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
12
Vote Average
6.8
Jake Gyllenhaal
Narrator (voice)
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7.6
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