Review of Marathon Man (1976) by Iain W — 12 Jun 2008

Pretty damn good.Legendary dentist scene just keeps you on the edge of your seat and makes you wince.

This review of Marathon Man (1976) was written by Iain W on 12 Jun 2008.

Marathon Man has generally received positive reviews.

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