The Walk Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 13, 2015

The Walk

Release Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Theaters Friday, October 9, 2015 Expansion

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt • James Badge Dale • Ben Kingsley • Charlotte Le Bon • Ben Schwartz

PG Drama N/A

3.76 / 5.0

42% WILL SEE 58% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Twelve people have walked on the moon, but only one man has ever, or will ever, walk in the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. Guided by his real-life mentor, Papa Rudy (Ben Kingsley), and aided by an unlikely band of international recruits, Philippe Petit (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and his gang overcome long odds, betrayals, dissension and countless close calls to conceive and execute their mad plan.

Drama Adaptation True Story

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Who stars in The Walk – Cast List

Joseph Gordon-Levitt
... Philippe Petit

Inception, The Dark Knight Rises
J
James Badge Dale
King Ivory, The Senior
Ben Kingsley
... Papa Rudy

The King of Kings, Shutter Island
C
Charlotte Le Bon
Berlin, I Love You, The Take
B
Ben Schwartz
Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sonic the Hedgehog

Who is making The Walk – Crew List

A look at The Walk behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Robert Zemeckis last helmed Here and Pinocchio. The film's writer Robert Zemeckis last penned Here and The Witches.

Director: Robert Zemeckis
Screenwriter: Robert Zemeckis
Producers: Jack Rapke
Steve Starkey
Robert Zemeckis

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: ImageMovers
TriStar Pictures

Production – What we know about the The Walk

Key Facts

The production's creative team includes director of photography Dariusz Wolski, production designer Naomi Shohan, editor Jeremiah O'Driscoll, and costume designer Suttirat Larlarb. The composer is Alan Silvestri.
Based on the "To Reach the Clouds" book/memoir by Philippe Petit. True story.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2015

Completed

Changed The Walk movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2014

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

May 2014

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jan 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements involving perilous situations, and for some nudity, language, brief drug references and smoking
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Untitled Robert Zemeckis Film, To Reach the Clouds
Language: English

The Walk Trailers and Clips

The Walk

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The Walk Release Date: When was the film released?

The Walk was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, September 30 , 2015. There were one other movie released on the same date, including Attack on Titan. Additional information: 3D/2D / IMAX.