Movie·2005·0h 10m
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
Directed By
Michael Sporn
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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).
Written By
Mordicai Gerstein
Music
Michael Bacon
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Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal
Narrator (voice)
// crew
Crew
Michael Sporn
Director
Mordicai Gerstein
Writer
Michael Bacon
Original Music Composer
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