Review of Marathon Man (1976) by Melanie D — 29 Jan 2013

A+ acting, writing, setting and especially directing. All-time must-see classic. And no, it's not safe and never was.

This review of Marathon Man (1976) was written by Melanie D on 29 Jan 2013.

Marathon Man has generally received positive reviews.

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