Marathon Man is a 1976 suspense/thriller film directed by John Schlesinger.
It was adapted by William Goldman from his 1974 novel of the same name and stars Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier, Roy Scheider, William Devane and Marthe Keller.
The music score was composed by Michael Small.
The film was a critical and box office success, with Olivier earning a Supporting Actor Academy Award nomination for his role as the film's antagonist.
"Marathon Man" is a taut thriller steeped in paranoia, and it's one of those movies that tends to linger in the brain long after you've seen it. Great performances from Dustin Hoffman, Roy Scheider, William Devane and Laurence Olivier.
"Marathon man" is a classic thriller from the 70's. It's along with the "Midnight cowboy" the best movie of John Schlesinger.
This one has an abundance of Star Power. It isn't disappointing but slightly overrated.