Walking a Tightrope(1991)
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Walking a Tightrope Synopsis
A famous, ruthless writer takes a handsome young worker, with aspirations of becoming a tightrope artist, as his lover and protege, but suffers tragic consequences when he later discards him for another youth.
Walking a Tightrope (1991) is a drama and romance film directed by Nikos Papatakis, released on September 1, 1991 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Michel Piccoli, Lilah Dadi, Polly Walker and Doris Kunstmann. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Nikos Papatakis
- Writers:
- Nikos Papatakis
- Producers:
- Humbert Balsan
- Cinematographer:
- William Lubtchansky
- Composer:
- Bruno Coulais
- Production:
- Paris Classics Productions, Chevereau, France•3, Caroline Production, La Sept Cinéma
- Status:
- Released
Walking a Tightrope Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michel Piccoli
as Marcel Spadice
Lilah Dadi
as Franz-Ali Aoussine
Polly Walker
as Hélène Lagache
Doris Kunstmann
as Christa Aoussine
Patrick Mille
as Fredy Babitchev
Juliette Degenne
as Jacqueline Masset
Laurent Hennequin
as Soldat
Olivier Pajot
as Diekman
Emiliano Suarez
as Le directeur du cirque en tournée
- Michel Palmer
Michel Palmer
as Monsieur Loyal
Bernard Farcy
as Policier au commissariat
Guy Louret
as Agent auxiliaire Rouquet
Key crew
Directed by Nikos Papatakis, written by Nikos Papatakis, produced by Humbert Balsan.
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Walking a Tightrope Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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Walking a Tightrope – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Walking a Tightrope online?
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Walking a Tightrope (1991) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Walking a Tightrope?
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The main cast of Walking a Tightrope (1991) includes Michel Piccoli, Lilah Dadi, Polly Walker, Doris Kunstmann and Patrick Mille. The film was directed by Nikos Papatakis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Walking a Tightrope released?
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Walking a Tightrope was released on September 1, 1991 and runs for 2h.
Is Walking a Tightrope worth watching?
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Walking a Tightrope (1991) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.