The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (2005)

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).

Release Date : Apr 23, 2005

Runtime : 10m

Genre : Animation  

Companies : Weston Woods Studios

Countries : United States of America

Keywords : stunt, tightrope, world trade center, short film