Philippe Petit (born 13 August 1949) is a French high-wire artist who gained fame for his high-wire walk between the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, New York, on 7 August 1974. For his feat (that he referred to as "le coup"), he used a 450-pound (200-kilogram) cable and a custom-made 26-foot (8-metre) long, 55-pound (25-kilogram) balancing pole.
Philippe Petit (born 13 August 1949) is a French high-wire artist who gained fame for his high-wire walk between the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, New York, on 7 August 1974. For his feat (that he referred to as "le coup"), he used a 450-pound (200-kilogram) cable and a custom-made 26-foot (8-metre) long, 55-pound (25-kilogram) balancing pole.
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Filmography (Movies)
Marty Supreme
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Release Date:19/12/2025
432 Park Avenue
Character:Self
Release Date:01/06/2019
Sydney Harbour Bridge crossing
Character:Himself
Release Date:12/09/2008
Man on Wire
Character:Himself
Release Date:01/08/2008
Mondo
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Release Date:01/06/1995
Film Hour
Character:Self
Release Date:20/12/1991
High Wire
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1984
Droit de Réponse
Character:Self
Release Date:12/12/1981
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