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The Walk

The Walk

Every dream begins with a single step

20157.02h 3m

Overview

The story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit's attempt to cross the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974.

Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Written by Robert Zemeckis, Christopher Browne, Philippe Petit
Produced by Jack Rapke, Tom Rothman, Steve Starkey
Box OfficeBudget: $35.0MRevenue: $61.2M

Top Cast

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Philippe Petit

Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley

Papa Rudy

Charlotte Le Bon

Charlotte Le Bon

Annie Allix

James Badge Dale

James Badge Dale

J.P.

Clément Sibony

Clément Sibony

Jean-Louis

César Domboy

César Domboy

Jeff / Jean-François

Benedict Samuel

Benedict Samuel

David

Ben Schwartz

Ben Schwartz

Albert

Steve Valentine

Steve Valentine

Barry Greenhouse

Mark Camacho

Mark Camacho

Guy Tozolli

Themes & Keywords

new york cityskyscraper1970sbiographybased on true storytightropeworld trade centersecret projectwtcbiographical

About The Walk

The Walk is a history, drama, adventure film released in 2015 exploring themes of new york city, skyscraper, 1970s, biography, based on true story, tightrope. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, it stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley, Charlotte Le Bon. The story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit's attempt to cross the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974.

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