Review of Marathon Man (1976) by Harrison W — 13 Dec 2011

Superb acting from an star-studded cast, along with a smart script and some very intense moments. A very high quality genre-blending thrill ride.

This review of Marathon Man (1976) was written by Harrison W on 13 Dec 2011.

Marathon Man has generally received positive reviews.

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