Review of Marathon Man (1976) by Matt M — 10 Jun 2013

I really enjoyed this thriller; this is the way I wish more movies were made today.

This review of Marathon Man (1976) was written by Matt M on 10 Jun 2013.

Marathon Man has generally received positive reviews.

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By Esben M (5) on 03 Jun 2015

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