Joseph Gordon-Levitt portrays Philippe
Petit in a Robert Zemeckis film. The movie
chronicles Petit's illegal 1974 wire walk
in the immense void between the World
Trade Center towers. He had to overcome
close calls and obstacles to beat the
system and execute his high-risk plan. Related Article: The Walk: History vs. Hollywood
Experience the fact-based story of French
high-wire artist Philippe Petit (Joseph
Gordon-Levitt), who attempted to cross
between the Twin Towers of the World Trade
Center in 1974. Directed by Robert
Zemeckis.