The Man Who Walked Between the Towers 19 years old

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).

Credits

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers Cast

Name Character
Jake Gyllenhaal He was 24, now 43 years old

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers Crew

Name Department
Michael Sporn as Director. He was 59 (67) years old when He died Directing
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers poster
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (19 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, April 23, 2005
  • Runtime: 10 minutes