The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
2005 • Animation
6.8 (12)
Michael Sporn
Director
Mordicai Gerstein
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
April 23, 2005
Duration
10 Min
Language
en
Popularity
0.4649
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
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).
Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal
