Walking a Tightrope
1991, French. Directed by Nikos Papatakis.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Walking a Tightrope is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nikos PapatakisDirector
- Michel PiccoliMarcel Spadice
- Lilah DadiFranz-Ali Aoussine
- Polly WalkerHélène Lagache
- Doris KunstmannChrista Aoussine
- Patrick MilleFredy Babitchev
- Juliette DegenneJacqueline Masset
- Laurent HennequinSoldat
- Olivier PajotDiekman
- Emiliano SuarezLe directeur du cirque en tournée
- Michel PalmerMonsieur Loyal
- Bernard FarcyPolicier au commissariat
- Guy LouretAgent auxiliaire Rouquet
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1991
- Original title
- Les Équilibristes
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Nikos Papatakis
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How long is Walking a Tightrope?
Walking a Tightrope runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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Which OTT platform is Walking a Tightrope on?
Walking a Tightrope is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Walking a Tightrope?
If you liked Walking a Tightrope, try Blind, My Policeman, What the Day Owes the Night.
Who directed Walking a Tightrope?
Walking a Tightrope (1991) was directed by Nikos Papatakis and stars Michel Piccoli, Lilah Dadi, Polly Walker.