description The Walk Overview
The Walk is a 2015 biographical drama depicting Philippe Petit’s unauthorized high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974. Joseph Gordon-Levitt portrays Petit, alongside a cast including Ben Kingsley and Charlotte Le Bon, in this film based on his extraordinary feat. The production was directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by him and Christopher Browne.
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info The Walk Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2015 |
help The Walk FAQ
What real event is The Walk based on?
The Walk is based on Philippe Petit's unauthorized high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. The real crossing happened in August 1974.
Who directed The Walk?
The 2015 film was directed by Robert Zemeckis. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Philippe Petit, with Ben Kingsley as Papa Rudy.
How is The Walk different from Man on Wire?
The Walk is a dramatized feature film with actors and visual effects. Man on Wire is the 2008 documentary about the same Philippe Petit stunt.
Was The Walk made for 3D or IMAX?
Yes. The Walk had an early IMAX 3D release in 2015, which fit the film's vertigo-heavy Twin Towers sequence.
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