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Marathon Man (1976)

7.4 Listal rating
7.6 IMDB rating

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In New York City, the brother of an infamous Nazi war criminal is killed in a head on collision car accident. Shortly thereafter, members of a covert US government group called "The Division" begin to be murdered one by one. When the brother to one Division member sees his brother knifed to death, it is revealed that former SS dentist Sze ... (more)


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Fritz Weaver

Fritz Weaver

Professor Biesenthal
Allen Joseph

Allen Joseph

Babe's Father
Tito Goya

Tito Goya

Melendez


Written by (View all) :
William Goldman

William Goldman

(screenplay)


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Posted : 2 years, 8 months ago at Feb 18 17:01
Columbia University graduate student Babe Levy (Dustin Hoffman) spends his spare time running in marathons, but soon finds himself running for his life when he unwittingly becomes entangled in an espionage plot involving fierce Nazi fugitive Szell (Sir Laurence Olivier). This has got to be the tightest plotted thriller I've ever had the pleasure to witness. Watch for or avoid (it may not be safe to watch) the infamous torture sequence orchestrated by the sadistic Szell, and the adrenaline packed chase scene on the overpass. Reunited with director John Schlesinger (MIDNIGHT COWBOY), Hoffman gives a powerful performance alongside Olivier and Roy Scheider. The screenplay is by William Goldman, based on his own novel. In summary 'Marathon Man' is an all-round winner featuring a direc...Read more

Rating : 9/10