Marathon Man (1976): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Marathon Man is a 1976 crime thriller directed by John Schlesinger, starring Dustin Hoffman, Roy Scheider and William Devane. It is based on Marathon Man by William Goldman. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $21.7 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 8 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Based on
- Marathon Man by William Goldman
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Marathon Man About?
The premise of Marathon Man without spoilers, adapted from Marathon Man by William Goldman. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A brilliant but insecure classics professor, Thomas "Babe" Levy, finds his life turned upside down when his brother, a secret government agent, is murdered. Drawn into a dangerous conspiracy, Babe must use his quick wit and knowledge of ancient languages to evade a relentless and ruthless Nazi criminal searching for stolen diamonds. He becomes entangled in a desperate race against time, facing perilous situations and uncovering a complex plot with far-reaching consequences.
Marathon Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- jew
- paranoia
- brother brother relationship
- based on novel
- breasts
- death of brother
- dental torture
- secret identity
- professor
- jogging
- historian
- fountain
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- doll
- body bag
- explosion
- telephone booth
- holocaust survivor
- car accident
- interrogation
- murder
- hitman
- road rage
- torture
- famous line
- war criminal
- marathon runner
- sex scene
- manhattan new york city
- central park manhattan new york city
- revenge
- violence
- pursuit
- dentistry
- kidnapping
- dentist
- new york city
- old man
- foot chase
- pain
- nazi
- diamond
- stabbed to death
- conspiracy
- death
- blood splatter
- street gang
- betrayal
- bare chested male
- hidden blade
- anti semitic slur
Marathon Man Cast
Dustin Hoffman leads the cast, with Roy Scheider and William Devane. Directed by John Schlesinger; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Schlesinger
Also Starring in Marathon Man
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Marathon Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Marathon Man 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 82% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 72% User score
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Marathon Man Plot Summary
What happens in Marathon Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Thomas “Babe” Levy, portrayed by Dustin Hoffman, is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate in history with a passion for marathon running. He spends his days delving into the shadows of his family’s past, particularly the suicide of his father, who fell victim to the fierce Communist witch hunts during the notorious Joseph McCarthy era. Unbeknownst to him, his brother, Henry James Levy—referred to as “Doc” and played by Roy Scheider—is not merely an oil company executive as he claims, but a U.S. government agent linked to a secret agency led by Director Peter Janeway, portrayed by William Devane.
Full summary
The whole story of Marathon Man, scene by scene
Marathon Man Box Office
Marathon Man grossed $21.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.7M
- US & Canada
- $21.7M
Marathon Man Awards & Nominations
Marathon Man won 1 award from 8 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1977, with 1 win from 5 nominations.
1 win8 nominations3 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1977 1 win · 5 nominations- Won Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) – Laurence Olivier
- Nominated Best Director – John Schlesinger
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Dustin Hoffman
- Nominated Best Screenplay
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) – Marthe Keller
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BAFTA 1977 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Dustin Hoffman
- Nominated Best Editing
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Oscars 1977 1 nomination- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Laurence Olivier
Marathon Man Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Marathon Man - Trailer
How Well Do You Know Marathon Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the character Thomas 'Babe' Levy?
Cars in Marathon Man
56 cars on screen, including the 1970 Chevrolet Impala and the 1975 Ford Granada.
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1975 Mercury Monarch Important role
Marathon Man Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Maratón De La Muerte” and “Le coureur de marathon”.
- Also known as
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- Maratón De La Muerte
- Le coureur de marathon
- El hombre de maratón
- Maratoonari
- Anthropokynigito
- Ish Ha-Maraton
- Maratonczyk
- O Homem da Maratona
- Maratonac
- Vahsi kosu
- Maratónec
- 마라톤 맨
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- 马拉松人
- 小人物与大逃犯
- Il maratoneta
- Der Marathon-Mann
- Maratończyk
- Марафонец
- 霹雳钻
- Maratonec
- Maratonmannen
- Maraton életre-halálra
- Ανθρωποκυνηγητό
- איש המרתון
- Marathonmanden
- マラソンマン
- Vahşi Koşu
- 마라톤맨
- Маратонецът
- مرد ماراتن
- Maratona da Morte
- Maratonininkas
- Марафонець
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Marathon Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Marathon Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Marathon Man?
Marathon Man runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Marathon Man released?
Marathon Man was released on October 8, 1976.
Who directed Marathon Man?
Marathon Man was directed by John Schlesinger.
More films by John Schlesinger Who is in the cast of Marathon Man?
Marathon Man stars Dustin Hoffman, Roy Scheider and William Devane, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Marathon Man make at the box office?
Marathon Man grossed $21.7 million worldwide.
How is Marathon Man rated?
Marathon Man has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is Marathon Man based on a book?
Yes. Marathon Man is adapted from Marathon Man by William Goldman.
What awards did Marathon Man win?
Marathon Man won 1 award from 8 nominations, including Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) at the Golden Globes 1977.
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